Clinical Psychologist - Grade 2

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Western Health Learning Academy

Job summary

Western Health’s Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join the team on a part-time basis, delivering patient-centred psychological care within a dynamic ambulatory cancer care setting. You will assess needs, address barriers to goal attainment, and apply evidence-based modalities with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.

The role supports a multidisciplinary team of specialists, with a focus on high-quality care,

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and eligible for AoPE Registrar Program in Clinical Psychology.
• Strong skills in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication, time-management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessment, treatment and care planning for cancer patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support integrated care.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care aligned with Western Health policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and research activities.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centred care

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Psychologist with AHPRA

Job description

• Employment Type: Part-Time (38 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
• Salary: Psychologist Grade 2 $94K-$107K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for a Clinical Psychologist to work on an ongoing part‑time basis within the Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre (SHRTC). Generally registered psychologists enrolled in an AoPE Registrar Program for Clinical Psychology are also encouraged to apply.

The Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre (SHRTC) brings together the expertise of Western Health, the major public provider of acute health services throughout Western metropolitan Melbourne, and the excellence of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

The psychologist will form part of a broader multidisciplinary team of highly skilled radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, palliative care physicians, medical oncologists, nurses, allied health and administrative staff, who deliver the highest standard of individualised patient-centred care.

You will contribute by assessing the client's needs, identifying, and mitigating psychological barriers to goal attainment, using a range of modalities and techniques. You will receive regular supervision, support from the whole team and have access to a range of professional development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessment, treatment and care planning to patients receiving cancer treatment within a dynamic ambulatory clinical setting.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support integrated care.
• Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
• Contribute flexibly, creatively, and enthusiastically to initiatives for ongoing improvement and research activities.

About you

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Strong skills in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication, time-management and organisational skills.
• Contribute personally to a positive team culture.
• Bring a sense of calm and demonstrate commitment to maintaining high professional standards for self and others.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact

If you are passionate about improving patient health outcomes, delivering compassionate care, and driving innovation, we would love to hear from you.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 18 November 2026

Enquiries

Title: Director of Psychology
Phone: [phone] ***

Title: Senior Clinical Lead (Clinical Psychology)
Phone: [phone] ***

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites, and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.