Job Description
Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist
Req ID:  8547
Posting Start Date:  27/10/2026
Advertisement End Date:  17/11/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)

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

Join RMH Psychology and provide high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based psychological care.
Job Description: 

Grade 2 Clinical or Health Psychologist

 
  • Part time ongoing | 24 hours per fortnight
  • Provide clinical/health psychology services in psycho-oncology for inpatients and outpatients
  • Support other inpatients and outpatients referred to Allied Health Psychology 

 

Join RMH Psychology and provide high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based psychological care. You’ll deliver individualised assessment, therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation through face-to-face, telehealth and in-home services, working closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team to support their care and wellbeing.

You’ll be part of a collaborative Allied Health – Psychology team of clinical psychologists, health psychologists and neuropsychologists, with opportunities to contribute to clinical research and evidence-based practice. The role may involve travel across RMH campuses and working in different units to meet service needs.

What you’ll be doing

  • Provide psychological assessments and interventions to assist inpatients and outpatients being treated at RMH for cancer in coping with their medical condition, mental health and wellbeing and engage with treatment.  
  • Assist the treating team in understanding the patients in their care, including how to work effectively with the patient.  
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve high standards of patient care.  
  • All Allied Health psychologists work flexibly across the range of Allied Health Psychology services according to demand. As such, the successful applicant will also work across the hospital with inpatients and outpatients and in subacute and acute services.   
  • Work in a collaborative, people-centred and supportive Allied Health Psychology team 

About You

You are an AHPRA-registered clinical or health psychologist with a person-centred approach and an interest in supporting people affected by cancer. You also bring:

  • Experience or knowledge of the psychological impacts of a cancer diagnosis, from diagnosis through to treatment and late effects.
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and 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.

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, including 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.