Principal Clinical Psychologist in Adelaide Metro Southern Closes: Sep 20 2026 Provide professional support and clinical expertise of an advanced level, while developing opportunities for research, education and training activities for the psychology profession within Mental Health Services.
SA Health · Adelaide Metro Southern Categories · AU
Posted 60+ days ago
Clinical Practice
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Demand80
Career growth75
Healthcare fit30
Remote potential20
5-year outlook
Competitive public health salary with incremental increases per enterprise agreement; potential for advancement to higher AHP levels or broader leadership roles.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-07
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
For experienced clinical psychologists seeking leadership and governance responsibilities, this is a strong role with research and professional development support. Not suitable for those exploring non-clinical careers.
Who should apply
Senior clinical psychologists with extensive experience in mental health, service planning, and supervision, looking to move into a principal-level leadership position.
CV angle
Emphasize clinical leadership, governance, supervision frameworks, service development, and quality improvement initiatives. Highlight experience with complex cases and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Skills to highlight
- Clinical governance
- Supervision and mentorship
- Service planning
- Workforce planning
- Quality improvement
- Research leadership
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Role summary
Principal Clinical Psychologist providing professional leadership, clinical governance, and advanced expertise across mental health services, including supervision, service development, and research.
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