Team Leader Counselling Service & Discipline Senior

• Permanent Full Time - 76 hours per fortnight


• Located in Frankston


• Classification: Psychologist Grade 4 Year 1 - Year 4 (PM1 - PM5) plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Join a highly skilled and collaborative Counselling Service team delivering evidence-based mental health support across our Community Health sites. In this rewarding leadership role, you'll provide both clinical and operational oversight, supporting psychologists and social workers to deliver safe, high-quality care while fostering clinical excellence, strong governance, and meaningful partnerships that improve outcomes for our community.

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA


• Board Approved Supervisor (Psychology)


• AHPRA Endorsement in a relevant area of practice


• Minimum 8 years' experience working as a generally registered psychologist and/or providing counselling services


• Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and experience in psychological interventions. Broad understanding of a range of therapeutic approaches that are applicable to community health setting. Working knowledge of relevant legislations.


• Demonstrated effective leadership, management and supervision of clinicians and in managing levels of risk associated with counselling clients


• Experience working with vulnerable client groups, particularly those with complex issues including family violence, substance use, and child safety issues.


• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant field

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities


• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking


• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing


• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots


• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport


• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program


• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners


• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

For role specific information, please contact Lidor Shay . Social Workers of similar qualifications and experience may be considered. Please contact hiring manager if you wish to discuss

The role ceases advertising on 5 November 2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

Please refer to Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page:

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

Bayside HealthBayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Pharmacy Advanced Training Residency 2027 Intake Fixed Term 2-year contract until March 2029
• Full-Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Grade 2 Pharmacist SX2 - SX5
• Located across Alfred Care Group
• Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the ProgramThe Alfred Advanced Training Residency Program provides pharmacists with a formal structured program to support progression to advanced practice in a specific speciality practice area, utilising the AdPha Registrar Training Program frameworkThe 2027 program intake will offer placements in the following specialties:

• Adult Mental and Addiction Health
• Cancer
• Education
• General Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Peri-Operative Services
• Respiratory
• Surgical Services (with a Trauma focus)

The Two-year Advanced Training Residency offers

• Formal structured learning with 24 months in chosen specialty or affiliated practice area.
• A two-year full-time Grade 2 appointment within the Alfred Health Clinical Pharmacy Service.
• Formal awarding of an AdPha Registrar in the chosen specialty at the completion of the program.
• Opportunities for breadth placements in aligned specialties, including external rotations at our partner hospitals including in regional Victoria or the Northern Territory
• Note that the Advanced Training Residency program begins in March 2027. Successful candidates would commence early 2027 for a period of orientation prior to program commencement.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Clinical experience of 3 to 7 years in clinical practice
• Applicant must be a registered pharmacist with AHPRA
• Recognition as a Resident with the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) OR hold an existing industry equivalent recognition desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia .
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance .
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services .

Applications must contain the following:

• Cover letter (clearly indicating the Registrar practice area you are applying for)
• A current resume demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience

Advanced Training Residency Program Information NightFor those wanting to find out more about this program, we will be holding an Advanced Training Residency Program Information Night on Tuesday 20th October at 6:30pm AEDT(online via Microsoft Teams)

• Click here to register to attend the event

Further information on the program can be found here: Any queries please contact Viki Lui, Lead Pharmacist - Learning and Development, atApplications close at 11:00pm AEDT Sunday, 8 November 2026.We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Bayside HealthBayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Pharmacy Advanced Training Residency 2027 Intake Fixed Term 2-year contract until March 2029
• Full-Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Grade 2 Pharmacist SX2 - SX5
• Located across Alfred Care Group
• Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Program

The Alfred Advanced Training Residency Program provides pharmacists with a formal structured program to support progression to advanced practice in a specific speciality practice area, utilising the AdPha Registrar Training Program frameworkThe 2027 program intake will offer placements in the following specialties:

• Adult Mental and Addiction Health
• Cancer
• Education
• General Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Peri-Operative Services
• Respiratory
• Surgical Services (with a Trauma focus)

The Two-year Advanced Training Residency offers

• Formal structured learning with 24 months in chosen specialty or affiliated practice area.
• A two-year full-time Grade 2 appointment within the Alfred Health Clinical Pharmacy Service.
• Formal awarding of an AdPha Registrar in the chosen specialty at the completion of the program.
• Opportunities for breadth placements in aligned specialties, including external rotations at our partner hospitals including in regional Victoria or the Northern Territory
• Note that the Advanced Training Residency program begins in March 2027. Successful candidates would commence early 2027 for a period of orientation prior to program commencement.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Clinical experience of 3 to 7 years in clinical practice
• Applicant must be a registered pharmacist with AHPRA
• Recognition as a Resident with the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) OR hold an existing industry equivalent recognition desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services.

Advanced Training Residency Program Information Night

For those wanting to find out more about this program, we will be holding an Advanced Training Residency Program Information Night on Tuesday 20th October at 6:30pm AEDT (online via Microsoft Teams).

Further information on the program can be found here:

Any queries please contact Viki Lui, Lead Pharmacist - Learning and Development, at

Applications close at 11:00pm AEDT Sunday, 8 November 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Grace Sodomaco, Service Manager on 0401 318 910. 

Position Description can be found here

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 16 October, 2026