Req ID: 7740

Date: 26 Aug 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Clinical Psychology

Division: Chief Nursing Officer

Department: Psychosocial Oncology Program

Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists

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Clinical Psychology

Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist

Casual Positions – Up to 76 Hours Per Fortnight

Parkville location

$ 47.81 - $54.10 per hour Casual Loading

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

We are seeking Grade 2 Clinical Psychologists to join our team on a casual basis. This role offers the prospect to work flexibly within the field of psychosocial oncology in a dynamic supportive clinical environment. The position reports directly to the psychology Manager with clinical oversight /supervision provided by senior clinical psychologists.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

- Conduct triage, assessment, and provide psychological support to cancer patients

- Work with both outpatient and inpatient settings in patient-centred care

- Join a leading cancer hospital with orientation, support, and learning opportunities

- Ideal for motivated applicants who value flexibility and contributing to psycho-oncology care

Successful candidates will possess:

- An APAC approved postgraduate qualification to Masters or Doctorate level in Clinical Psychology

- Full registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia

- Endorsement / or working towards endorsement in Clinical Psychology area of practice

- Clinical experience in working in a hospital setting

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- The role is on a casual basis and work availability will be dependent on service demand.

Our benefits

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
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists

- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

- Pathways for professional development and current career opportunities

- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements





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.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Dr Christina Prickett

Contact Number: 03 855 95265

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59PM: Wednesday 9 September 2026

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Position Summary An APAC approved postgraduate qualification to Masters or Doctorate level in Clinical Psychology

Full registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia

Endorsement / or working towards endorsement in Clinical Psychology area of practice

Clinical experience in working in a hospital setting

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Enterprise Agreement

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

Classification or Salary Range

PK1 – PK4 Grade 2

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

Senior Psychologists and Psychosocial Oncology Program Leadership Group

Psychology department

Psychiatry and Mental Health Liaison Nursing

Allied health, nursing and medical colleagues across Peter Mac

Administrative staff

External

Community Health and Mental Health workers

General Practitioners

University partners

Education

Post Graduate Qualification in Clinical Psychology

Master of Clinical Psychology

Skills





Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia An APAC approved Post Graduate qualification to Masters level in Clinical Psychology or higher

Clinical experience in the delivery of psychological services to people and their families in health care/ mental health settings

Endorsement or proof of working towards endorsement in ‘clinical psychology’ area of practice

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Understanding of cancer and hospital systems An understanding of and experience with developing evidence-based practice in cancer care

Demonstrated involvement in professional development activities

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

Professional

Communicates in a timely and effective manner with Psychosocial team members

Works effectively as a member of the psychosocial oncology team

Attends regular supervision and departmental meetings

Data collection

Engages in and contributes to development of the psychology service at Peter Mac

Knowledge of the principles and application of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and policies

Attends continuing professional development to the registration standard of APHRA

Acts according to professional and ethical standards complying with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the psychology profession

Patient Care

Demonstrates experience and skill in clinical interventions

Provides psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment individuals, couples, families, and groups

Patient records are completed on the same day of appointment

Demonstrates high level communication skills and ability to work effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team

Manages, conducts, and understands risk assessments and triages

Education and Research

Assists Senior Psychologists with the postgraduate provisional psychologist program

Gives educational presentations as appropriate

Participates in and contributes to quality improvement projects of the service

Involvement in Departmental research activity as appropriate

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For further information about this prospect, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

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.

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