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 Psychologist

Family Safety Team & Allied Health Psychology

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Part time, fixed term 12 month parental leave.

• 0.42 EFT (32 hours/fortnight).

• Provide high quality, person-centred and evidence-based psychology services.

• Be part of the peak team coordinating the hospital response for family safety.

• Join a supportive and collaborative team and be part of the Parkville precinct.

The Family Safety Team (FST) are involved in policy development, training and coordination of the hospital’s response when assisting patients experiencing family violence, including in the Bluebird Clinic, a family violence outpatient clinic. Allied Health - Psychology are a dynamic team comprised of neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and health psychologists. There is a strong culture of clinical research with a number of research projects underway.

Your new role:

• Provide high quality, person-centred and evidence-based psychology services to patients of the hospital, providing psychological support for clients experiencing family violence.  

• Provide flexible and individualized assessment, therapeutic intervention and psychoeducation, and liaison and collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.  

About you:  

• You enjoy working in inter-disciplinary teams.  

• You have effective communication skills, a collaborative working style and a passion for continued professional development.  

• You have an interest and/or experience in assisting clients experiencing family violence.  

• You have an interest in evidence-based practice and research.  

Benefits of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:  

• A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs.

• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program.

• Salary packaging, onsite parking available, close to public transport.

To view the full Position Description, please click HERE.

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 and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.

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

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.