Clinical Psychologist Grade 3

Peter Mac; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health insurance

Wellbeing program

Public transport options

Onsite facilities

Professional development pathways

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible, hybrid working

Job summary

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist Grade 3 to deliver specialist psychological care to oncology patients and families. The role combines advanced clinical practice with supervision, leadership, education, and research activities within the Psychosocial Oncology Program.

You will provide evidence-based interventions, supervise registrars and interns, and lead quality improvement and service development initiatives while collaborating with

Qualifications

• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
• Minimum five years' experience as a practising psychologist.
• Approval as a Psychology Board of Australia supervisor.
• Experience providing psychological services within oncology, health care and/or mental health settings.
• Proven ability to provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment to oncology patients and their families.
• Delivering clinical supervision and support to psychology registrars, interns, students and staff.
• Leading and contributing to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives.
• Building clinical relationships with multidisciplinary tumour stream teams.

Skills

PBA registration

Clinical psychologist

Oncology experience

Clinical supervision

Leadership skills

Psychosocial oncology

Quality improvement

Research experience

Student supervision

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

· Part-time, fixed term (0.4 EFT until 12/8/2028 & 0.2 EFT until 30/6/2027)

· Days of work: Wednesday to Friday

· Campus: PMCC Parkville

· Salary: PL1-PL4 ($108,280 to $123,906 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across clinical care, research and education. We are home to Australia's largest cancer research enterprise and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

The Psychosocial Oncology Program provides specialist psychological care to people affected by cancer and their families across Peter Mac. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, the service supports patients throughout their cancer journey through evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, education, supervision, and research. The team is committed to advancing psychosocial oncology practice through clinical excellence, innovation, professional development, and collaboration with internal and external healthcare partners.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Psychologist Grade 3 to provide specialist psychological care to people with cancer. This senior role combines advanced clinical practice with supervision, leadership, education, quality improvement, and research activities.

Working closely with multidisciplinary tumour stream teams, you will deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, provide secondary consultation and supervision to psychologists and trainees, contribute to service development initiatives, and support the ongoing growth of Peter Mac's renowned Psychosocial Oncology Program.

A regular day will see you:

• Providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment to oncology patients
• Delivering clinical supervision and support to psychology registrars, interns, students and staff
• Building strong clinical partnerships with multidisciplinary tumour stream teams
• Leading and contributing to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives

About you

You are an experienced Clinical Psychologist who brings both advanced clinical expertise and a collaborative approach to patient care. You are passionate about supporting people affected by cancer, enjoy working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments, and are committed to developing the next generation of psychology clinicians through supervision, mentoring and education.

You'll bring with you:

• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement in Clinical Psychology
• Minimum five years' experience as a practising psychologist
• Approval as a Psychology Board of Australia supervisor
• Demonstrated experience providing psychological services within oncology, health care and/or mental health settings
• Proven ability to provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to staff and trainees
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in psychosocial oncology
• Expertise in quality improvement, research methodology and program evaluation
• Experience supervising postgraduate psychology students and registrars

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists
• Onsite cafes, eateries and rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and career progression
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check and a valid Working with Children Check. This role is classified as Immunisation Category B, and the successful applicant will be required to meet Peter Mac immunisation requirements.

Position Summary

Main performance objectives of the position include:

• Providing clinical psychological interventions to people with cancer, and their families using evidence based treatments
• Provision of clinical supervision of interns, registrars& staff
• Development and management of aspects of the Department such as Postgraduate student program
• Provision of secondary consultation
• Building clinical relationships with assigned tumour streams.
• Contributing to the development of the Psychosocial-oncology Program
• Engaging in quality projects
• Engaging in regular team meetings and strategic planning.
• To be involved in research projects conducted in the department

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

PL1-PL4 Grade 3

Immunisation Category B

Key Relationships

Internal

• Members of the multi-disciplinary team: Surgical, Medical & Radiation oncologists
• Palliative care staff
• Clinical Nurse Coordinators
• Unit nurses and inpatient nursing staff
• Allied health staff
• other clinical and administrative staff

External

• Health professionals working in related fields
• General Practitioners
• Community Mental Health
• University linkages
• non-government organisations
• universities

Skills

• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• A minimum of five years’ experience as a practicing psychologist
• PBA approved supervisor
• Ability to provide psychological services to people and their families in oncology/health care/mental health
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and support to staff and trainees
• Ability to initiate projects
• Interest in Research
• Expert communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Endorsement in ‘clinical psychology’ area of practice
• Expertise in quality, research methodology and program evaluation

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

Professional

• Provides support to the Head of Clinical Psychology in the provision of a professional service to the organization
• Works effectively as a member of the psychology team
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development
• Acts within own professional and skill limitations
• Acts according to professional and ethical standards outlined complying with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the psychology profession
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner to Head of Clinical Psychology
• Provides clinical leadership to the psychology team, including provisionally registered psychologists
• Provides expertise and leadership in cross-departmental projects/committees
• Attends regular supervision
• Attends continuing professional development to the registration standard of the PBA
• Provides and assists with supervision of staff and students
• Knowledge of the principles and application of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and policies
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently as a clinical psychologist
• Maintains appropriate records
• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, provides specialist psychological consultation and advice to other staff on treatment interventions.
• Assists in the planning, evaluation and development of clinical service delivery
• Exercises a high level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with consumers, carers, family members, members of the general community and other professionals
• Demonstrates experience and skill in clinical interventions
• Provides psychological assessment and evidence based treatment to individuals, couples, families, and groups, for psychiatric disorders including mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders
• Patient records are completed within 24hrs of appointment
• Maintains records of current patients undergoing treatment
• Attends regular meetings with designated clinical service teams
• Demonstrates high level communication skills and ability to work effectively with members of the MDT
• Acts as a clinical resource within psychology and MDT team

Key Accountabilities (Contd.)

Education & Research

• Contribute to the training and supervision of clinical psychology postgraduate students and clinical staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the provision of education to the health care team, the organization and community organizations re the following: The role of clinical psychology in:
• Psychological management of people with cancer and their families
• Mental health issues
• Psychosocial aspects of health and disease
• Participate in research projects under the direction of the Head of Department and Director of Psychosocial Oncology
• Active participation in postgraduate student program, e.g. supervision, education and liaison with the University supervisor
• Supervises grade 2 psychologists and psychology interns
• Gives educational presentations
• Proposes and develops quality improvement projects for the clinical psychology service and for organization-wide accreditation as appropriate
• Proposes, develops research projects for the clinical psychology service as appropriate
• Involvement in Department research activity

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.