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.

Clinical Psychologist - Grade 2 - Casual 

• Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist | Casual opportunity
• Join the RMH Allied Health Psychology Department
• Flexible role that provides opportunities for work across different areas of the hospital 

 The Allied Health Psychology department at RMH is a multidisciplinary team comprised of neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and health psychologists, who support patients and teams in a range of services across the hospital. There is a strong culture of clinical research within the department.  

What you’ll be doing

• Provide backfill for permanent staff on leave or for short-term contracts  
• Provide evidence-based clinical psychology assessments and therapy interventions to a wide variety of patients.   
• Assist with management of mental health and behavioural issues for people with chronic and acute medical conditions.  
• Work in partnership with patients, families and/or carers, as well as internal and external stakeholders to provide high-quality person-centred care.   

About you

• Experience working in public health services, ideally within a medical setting.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond to varying clinical needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• An APAC-approved postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology at Masters or Doctoral level.
• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with an endorsement in Clinical or Health Psychology.

Clinical Psychology Registrars are welcome to apply; however, this role is not suitable for completing primary registrar hours or supervision.

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.

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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.

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

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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.