Clinical Psychologist Grade 3

· Part-time, fixed term (0.4 EFT until 12/8/2028 & 0.2 EFT until 30/6/2027)

· Days of work: Wednesday to Friday

· Campus: PMCC Parkville

· Salary: PL1-PL4 ($108,280 to $123,906 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

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 Australia's largest cancer research enterprise 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 to people affected by cancer and their families across Peter Mac. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, the service supports patients throughout their cancer journey through evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, education, supervision, and research. The team is committed to advancing psychosocial oncology practice through clinical excellence, innovation, professional development, and collaboration with internal and external healthcare partners.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Psychologist Grade 3 to provide specialist psychological care to people with cancer. This senior role combines advanced clinical practice with supervision, leadership, education, quality improvement, and research activities.

Working closely with multidisciplinary tumour stream teams, you will deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, provide secondary consultation and supervision to psychologists and trainees, contribute to service development initiatives, and support the ongoing growth of Peter Mac's renowned Psychosocial Oncology Program.

A regular day will see you:

- Providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment to oncology patients

- Delivering clinical supervision and support to psychology registrars, interns, students and staff





- Building strong clinical partnerships with multidisciplinary tumour stream teams

- Leading and contributing to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives

About you

You are an experienced Clinical Psychologist who brings both advanced clinical expertise and a collaborative approach to patient care. You are passionate about supporting people affected by cancer, enjoy working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments, and are committed to developing the next generation of psychology clinicians through supervision, mentoring and education.

You'll bring with you:

- General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement in Clinical Psychology

- Minimum five years' experience as a practising psychologist

- Approval as a Psychology Board of Australia supervisor

- Demonstrated experience providing psychological services within oncology, health care and/or mental health settings

- Proven ability to provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to staff and trainees

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable:

- Experience in psychosocial oncology

- Expertise in quality improvement, research methodology and program evaluation

- Experience supervising postgraduate psychology students and registrars

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

- Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

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

- Onsite cafes, eateries and rooftop garden spaces





- Pathways for professional development and career progression

- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options

- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate

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 are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people affected by cancer while contributing to a leading psychosocial oncology service, we would love to hear from you.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory police check and a valid Working with Children Check. This role is classified as Immunisation Category B, and the successful applicant will be required to meet Peter Mac immunisation requirements.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

Hiring Manager: Dr Christina Prickett

Contact Number: 03 ••• ••265
Email: [email protected]

Applications close 11:59pm: Tuesday 24 November 2026

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For further information about this opportunity, 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 perks 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.

📌 Clinical Psychologist Grade 3 (Parkville)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Parkville