Grade 2 or 3 Clinical or Health Psychologist

Listed By: The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Melbourne VIC

- Parttime ongoing | 24 hours per fortnight
- Provide clinical/health psychologyservicespsycho-oncology,predominantlyFamilialCancerCentre(FCC)and Breast Oncology
- Supportotherinpatientsandoutpatientsreferred to Allied Health Psychology

About the role

The Royal MelbourneHospital Psychology team provides high-quality, person-centred andevidence-based psychological care across inpatient and outpatient services. Theteam includes Clinical Psychologists, Health Psychologists andNeuropsychologists, with a strong culture of clinical research and severalresearch projects underway.

In this role, you willprovide flexible and individualised psychological assessment, therapeuticintervention and psychoeducation through face-to-face, telehealth and in-homeservices. You will work closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team tosupport effective care and outcomes, with opportunities to work acrossdifferent units and campuses in response to service needs.

The role offers theopportunity to contribute to a collaborative Psychology service whilesupporting the delivery of evidence-based care across a diverse hospitalpopulation.

Key Accountabilities

- Providepre- and post-operative psychological assessment and support to patientsconsidering prophylactic mastectomy.
- Deliverevidence-based psychological interventions to support mental health, coping andengagement with treatment.
- Providepsychological expertise and advice to treating teams to enhance patient careand outcomes.
- Collaboratewith multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred careacross inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Contributeflexibly to Allied Health Psychology services across acute and subacutesettings, responding to service needs.

ClinicalPsychologistGrade 2 or 3

Why Join RMH?

- Parttime ongoing | 24 hours per fortnight
- Provide clinical/health psychologyservicespsycho-oncology,predominantlyFamilialCancerCentre(FCC)and Breast Oncology
- Supportotherinpatientsandoutpatientsreferred to Allied Health Psychology

About the role

The Royal MelbourneHospital Psychology team provides high-quality,



person-centred andevidence-based psychological care across inpatient and outpatient services. Theteam includes Clinical Psychologists, Health Psychologists andNeuropsychologists, with a solid culture of clinical research and severalresearch projects underway.

In this role, you willprovide flexible and individualised psychological assessment, therapeuticintervention and psychoeducation through face-to-face, telehealth and in-homeservices. You will work closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team tosupport effective care and outcomes, with opportunities to work acrossdifferent units and campuses in response to service needs.

The role offers theopportunity to contribute to a collaborative Psychology service whilesupporting the delivery of evidence-based care across a diverse hospitalpopulation.

Key Accountabilities

- Providepre- and post-operative psychological assessment and support to patientsconsidering prophylactic mastectomy.
- Deliverevidence-based psychological interventions to support mental health, coping andengagement with treatment.
- Providepsychological expertise and advice to treating teams to enhance patient careand outcomes.
- Collaboratewith multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred careacross inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Contributeflexibly to Allied Health Psychology services across acute and subacutesettings, responding to service needs.

About You

- Patient-centredapproach to psychological assessment and intervention.
- Collaborativeworking style and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experiencesupporting people with medical conditions and understanding of psychologicalfactors that may impact elective surgery and surgical outcomes.




- Strongcommunication skills and commitment to ongoing professional development.
- AHPRAregistration as a Clinical or Health Psychologist, with an interest in publichealth.

Benefits of Working atRMH

- MeaningfulWork Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and ourcommunity.
- CareerGrowth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- SupportiveCulture & 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 newmodels of care.
- World-ClassExcellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia'spremier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct - one of the world'sleading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoygreat employee benefits

Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free andgenerous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthlyaccrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

- Workin the Parkville Precinct

Work in the Parkville precinct with excellentpublic transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

Interested?

Interviews may commenceas applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role mayclose once filled.

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on whichwe work and are committed to fostering a culturally safe environment forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a child safe organisation, RMH are committed to thesafety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people, in line with theChildSafe Standards

We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity,inclusion and equality for our staff and communities we support, we welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, andwill provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactorybackground and compliance checks, including a Criminal History Record Check (orequivalent), Working with Children Check and Immunisation assessment.

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📌 Grade 2 or 3 Clinical or Health Psychologist (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne