Clinical Psychologist Grade 3 - Psychosocial Oncology
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Grade 3 Clinical Psychologist
Part Time FTE 0.5 - 24 months
About the Role
The Grade 3 Clinical Psychologist will lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of evidence based suicide prevention interventions for people affected by cancer. Working within a psychosocial oncology setting, the role will provide specialist clinical input to individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, distress, and psychosocial risk across the cancer trajectory.
The position requires advanced clinical expertise in suicide risk assessment and intervention, alongside experience delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with complex mental health and medical comorbidities.
The role also includes a strong research and evaluation component, with responsibility for contributing to the evaluation of intervention outcomes, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of findings to support continuous improvement and evidence informed practice. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, consumers, and stakeholders will be central to ensuring interventions are safe, effective, and responsive to the needs of people with cancer.
Remuneration
As per the MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025. Grade 2 Level 1 [PL1] $56,989.296 to Grade 3 Level 4 [PL4] $65,213.512. Based on Candidate Experience.
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Claire Groves or Maria Ftanou
Contact Number: 855 95220
Email: Claire.Groves@petermac.org / Maria.Ftanou@peterMac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 26 May 2026
Position Summary
The Clinical Psychology role will lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of an evidence-based psychological intervention for people at risk of suicide. The position combines clinical expertise, research and collaborative capacity building to strengthen suicide prevention practice and outcomes.
Enterprise Agreement
MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
PL1 Grade 1 – PL4 Grade 3
Immunisation Risk Category
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Category B: Position unlikely to have contact with blood or other body fluid |
Skills
| Essential requirements | • Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia • An APAC approved Post Graduate qualification to Masters level in Clinical Psychology • Clinical experience in delivering psychological services to people with cancer and their families in healthcare or mental health settings. • Endorsement or proof of working towards endorsement in ‘clinical psychology’ area of practice • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment |
| Desirable requirements | • Understanding of cancer and hospital systems • An understanding of and experience with developing evidence-based practice in cancer care • Demonstrated involvement in professional activities |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.