The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Grade 2 Clinical or Health Psychologist 

Royal Melbourne Hospital 

• Provide clinical psychology services on the Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery After Surgery plus Prehabilitation initiative.  
• Based at our Parkville (City) campus, some work at our Royal Park Campus may be required
• 0.21 EFT (8 hours per week).
• Fixed Term - 5-months February 2025 - 30th December 2025.

Allied Health - Psychology are a dynamic team comprised of neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and health psychologists. There is a strong culture of clinical research in both teams with a number of research projects underway. 

Your new role:  

• Conduct psychological assessments with patients experiencing a variety of medical conditions.  
• Provide psychological interventions to assist with mental health and engagement with treatment.  
• Assist the treating team to manage behaviours of concern.  
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve high standards of patient care.  

About you:  

• You have a patient-centred approach to your work.
• You enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient setting and have a collaborative working style.
• You have effective communication skills and a passion for continued professional development.
• You are an AHPRA registered clinical or health psychologist with a passion for public health.

Benefits of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:  

• Education opportunities to suit your professional development goals.  
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.  
• In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of people experiencing cognitive and mental health difficulties.   
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, collaborative, people-centred, supportive team.  
• Salary packaging, onsite car parking and, close to public transport. 

Our commitment to you:

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

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Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment  prior to commencement.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.