Clinical Psychology Registrar

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Clinical Psychology Registrar role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for two Clinical Psychology Registrars to join our growing team on a fixed term full-time basis, from January 2026 until January 2028.

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The Team

The Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (AMHWS), forming part of Latrobe Regional Health, offers a range of inpatient and community-based services for consumers experiencing mental health disorder and psychological distress in the Gippsland region. As the regional referral hospital for Gippsland, LRH plays a lead role in the provision of specialist services and as a major teaching hospital.

We promote and provide a work environment that embraces professional development and supports staff to maximise growth through internal and external education. We also offer an environment that genuinely cares about the health and wellbeing of all staff.

The Role

Under the supervision of an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor, along with the Team Leader, the Psychology Registrar will provide comprehensive biopsychosocial clinical assessments and formulation, along with recovery-focused psychological treatment, intervention, and care, to people and their families that are evidence-based and best practice to enhance the person’s recovery from mental health disorder and psychological distress.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology 
• Registration with AHPRA and the Psychology Board of Australia
• Basic theoretical knowledge and skills in the assessment, treatment and care of people with complex mental health and psychosocial needs

This role is open to employee referral incentive program. 

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested, but want more information? Please contact Dr Helen Jeges – Director of Psychology, Latrobe Regional Health 03 5173 8545 for a confidential discussion. 

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 8 January 2026

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.