The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne – Parkville VIC
We invite you to join the RCH and help turn our vision 'a world where all kids thrive' into a reality
About The Role:
This is a Part Time Fixed Term position to backfill a secondment as Mental Health Clinician at 0.8 FTE / 60.8 hours per fortnight within the Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) until 30/06/2027.
You will be responsible for the provision of mental health services to children and adolescents under the care of the RCH Children's Cancer Centre, including mental health assessment, treatment and consultation for patients and families referred to the program.
Classification for this position will range from:
Grade 3 Occupational Therapist
Grade 3 Social Worker
Grade 3 Family Therapist
What You'll Achieve:
Deliver excellent evidence-based practice to children, young people and their families who are patients of the RCH CCC
Work collaboratively with other disciplines within the team to provide high quality inter-disciplinary care
Actively participate in all forms of supervision (operational, professional, and clinical)
Your Skills and Experience:
Tertiary Qualification in relevant discipline
Current Registration with AHPRA (where professionally relevant)
Demonstrated commitment to work and contribute as part of a team
If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description.
About The Department:
The RCH Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program.
The RCH CCC comprises:



an inpatient ward with designated bone marrow transplant beds; a day oncology unit; outpatient clinic area including allied health facilities; a dedicated oncology pharmacy; a family facility; a research program with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities; a clinical trials office and an administrative centre.
What we Offer:
Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary - Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office?
We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
Convenient location & close to public transport
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets
Help when you need it most!
Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
Other Requirements:
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Chec
Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure
Application Process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.




Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Cinzia De Luca, Psycho-oncology Coordinator via Ph: ************ OR Email: ******
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff advantages such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne