Full Time, Fixed Term (2-Year Registrar Program)
Parkville location with multiple public transport options available
Psychologist Grade 2 Year 1 (PK1 $94,478 – PK4 $106,906) + salary packaging + super + excellent professional development opportunities
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
The Psychosocial Oncology Program provides specialist psychological care and support to people affected by cancer and their families. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary environment, the psychology team partners with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to address the complex psychosocial needs associated with cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
About the role
This exciting early-career opportunity is designed for psychologists seeking clinical endorsement through the Psychology Board of Australia Clinical Registrar Program. As a Clinical Psychologist Registrar, you will provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions to people with cancer and their families while developing specialist skills in psycho-oncology.
Over the two-year program, you will have opportunities to work across a range of specialist services including adult inpatient and outpatient consultation-liaison services, ONTrac (Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Service), Palliative Care, and Telehealth programs.
To support your development, you will receive:
A reduced clinical caseload
Four hours of protected reflective practice time per week
Individual and group clinical supervision
Opportunities to engage with consumer lived-experience programs
Access to funded career development days




Access to internal and external educational opportunities
Networking and learning opportunities with psychology peers
Support to develop personal wellbeing, resilience and future public health career pathways
A regular day will see you:
Providing psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention to patients and families affected by cancer
Participating in multidisciplinary clinical review and care planning
Undertaking risk assessment, triage and psychological consultation activities
Contributing to quality improvement, education and research initiatives within the Psychosocial Oncology Program
About you
You are a compassionate and motivated psychologist who is committed to professional growth and delivering high-quality patient-centred care. You thrive in collaborative healthcare environments and have a strong interest in supporting people experiencing the psychological impacts of cancer.
You'll bring with you:
Full registration (or eligibility for full registration) as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
APAC-accredited postgraduate qualification (Masters or Doctorate) in Clinical Psychology
Eligibility to enrol in the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice
Experience or understanding of psychology practice within hospital or public health settings
Interest in psycho-oncology and supporting people affected by cancer
Experience or interest in working across different age groups including adolescents and young adults




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, coffee shops and rooftop garden spaces
Extensive professional development opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
Structured registrar support including supervision, reflective practice time and career development leave
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.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet every selection criterion and, where possible, will consider transferable skills and relevant experience.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Christina Prickett, Head of Clinical Psychology at ******
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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📌 Clinical Psychology Registrar (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne