Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture & belonging

Innovative care models

Parkville Precinct location with good联

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a registered clinical/health psychologist to join the Parkville-based Allied Health - Psychology team. You will provide person-centred, evidence-based psychological care across inpatient, outpatient, telehealth and in-home settings, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to support cancer patients.

You will assess, intervene and educate patients and families, contribute to research, and may travel across RMH campuses to meet service needs

Qualifications

• Experience in cancer care and psycho-oncology.
• Ability to assess and intervene with patients across care settings.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions for cancer patients and their families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support care plans.
• Engage in psychoeducation and adaptable care delivery across modalities.
• Work across RMH campuses and various units as service needs require.
• Contribute to clinical research and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Education

AHPRA-registered clinical/health psychologist

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

Join RMH Psychology and provide high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based psychological care. You'll deliver individualised assessment, therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation through face-to-face, telehealth and in-home services, working closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team to support their care and wellbeing.

You’ll be part of a collaborative Allied Health - Psychology team of clinical psychologists, health psychologists and neuropsychologists, with opportunities to contribute to clinical research and evidence-based practice. The role may involve travel across RMH campuses and working in different units to meet service needs.

What you'll be doing

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions to assist inpatients and outpatients being treated at RMH for cancer in coping with their medical condition, mental health and wellbeing and engage with treatment.
• Assist the treating team in understanding the patients in their care, including how to work effectively with the patient.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve high standards of patient care.
• All Allied Health psychologists work flexibly across the range of Allied Health Psychology services according to demand. As such, the successful applicant will also work across the hospital with inpatients and outpatients and in subacute and acute services.
• Work in a collaborative, people-centred and supportive Allied Health Psychology team

About You

You are an AHPRA-registered clinical or health psychologist with a person-centred approach and an interest in supporting people affected by cancer. You also bring:

• Experience or knowledge of the psychological impacts of a cancer diagnosis, from diagnosis through to treatment and late effects.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and an interest in public health.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work. Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth. Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging. Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation. Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence. Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits. Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct. Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.