Clinical Psychologist - Grade 2 or 3

Why Join RMH?

• Part time ongoing | 24 hours per fortnight
• Provide clinical/health psychology services psycho-oncology, predominantly Familial Cancer Centre (FCC) and Breast Oncology
• Support other inpatients and outpatients referred to Allied Health Psychology

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Psychology team provides high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based psychological care across inpatient and outpatient services. The team includes Clinical Psychologists, Health Psychologists and Neuropsychologists, with a strong culture of clinical research and several research projects underway.

In this role, you will provide flexible and individualised psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention and psychoeducation through face-to-face, telehealth and in-home services. You will work closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team to support effective care and outcomes, with opportunities to work across different units and campuses in response to service needs.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative Psychology service while supporting the delivery of evidence-based care across a diverse hospital population.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative psychological assessment and support to patients considering prophylactic mastectomy.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support mental health, coping and engagement with treatment.
• Provide psychological expertise and advice to treating teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Contribute flexibly to Allied Health Psychology services across acute and subacute settings, responding to service needs.

About You

• Patient-centred approach to psychological assessment and intervention.
• Collaborative working style and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting people with medical conditions and understanding of psychological factors that may impact elective surgery and surgical outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• AHPRA registration as a Clinical or Health Psychologist, with 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?

Click Apply to review the full job description and to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

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.