Job Description
Clinical Psychologist - Grade 2 or 3
Req ID:  8030
Posting Start Date:  11/08/2026
Advertisement End Date:  25/08/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Provide clinical/health psychology services psycho-oncology, predominantly Familial Cancer Centre (FCC) and Breast Oncology 
Job Description: 

Grade 2 or 3 Clinical or Health Psychologist

 

Why Join RMH?

  • Part time ongoing | 24 hours per fortnight
  • Provide clinical/health psychology services psycho-oncology, predominantly Familial Cancer Centre (FCC) and Breast Oncology 
  • Support other inpatients and outpatients referred to Allied Health Psychology 

 

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Psychology team provides high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based psychological care across inpatient and outpatient services. The team includes Clinical Psychologists, Health Psychologists and Neuropsychologists, with a strong culture of clinical research and several research projects underway.

 

In this role, you will provide flexible and individualised psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention and psychoeducation through face-to-face, telehealth and in-home services. You will work closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team to support effective care and outcomes, with opportunities to work across different units and campuses in response to service needs.

 

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative Psychology service while supporting the delivery of evidence-based care across a diverse hospital population.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

  • Provide pre- and post-operative psychological assessment and support to patients considering prophylactic mastectomy.
  • Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support mental health, coping and engagement with treatment.
  • Provide psychological expertise and advice to treating teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Contribute flexibly to Allied Health Psychology services across acute and subacute settings, responding to service needs.

 

About You

 

  • Patient-centred approach to psychological assessment and intervention.
  • Collaborative working style and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience supporting people with medical conditions and understanding of psychological factors that may impact elective surgery and surgical outcomes.
  • Strong communication skills and commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • AHPRA registration as a Clinical or Health Psychologist, with an interest in public health.

 

Benefits of Working at RMH

 

  • Meaningful Work
    Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
  • Career Growth
    Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture & 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 new models of care.
  • World-Class Excellence
    Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
  • Enjoy great employee benefits
    Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
  • Work in the Parkville Precinct
    Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

 

Position Description

 

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Interested?

 

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

 

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
Name and Contact:  Alicia Parsons 0402 444 479

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.