Clinical Psychologist Grade 3

Req ID: 8006

Date: 10 Nov 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Clinical Psychology

Division: Chief Nursing Officer

Department: Psychosocial Oncology Program

Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists

Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychologist Grade 3

· Part-time, fixed term (0.4 EFT until 12/8/2028 & 0.2 EFT until 30/6/2027)

· Days of work: Wednesday to Friday

· Campus: PMCC Parkville

· Salary: PL1-PL4 ($108,280 to $123,906 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across clinical care, research and education. We are home to Australia's largest cancer research enterprise and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

The Psychosocial Oncology Program provides specialist psychological care to people affected by cancer and their families across Peter Mac. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, the service supports patients throughout their cancer journey through evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, education, supervision, and research. The team is committed to advancing psychosocial oncology practice through clinical excellence, innovation, professional development, and collaboration with internal and external healthcare partners.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Psychologist Grade 3 to provide specialist psychological care to people with cancer. This senior role combines advanced clinical practice with supervision, leadership, education, quality improvement, and research activities.

Working closely with multidisciplinary tumour stream teams, you will deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, provide secondary consultation and supervision to psychologists and trainees, contribute to service development initiatives, and support the ongoing growth of Peter Mac's renowned Psychosocial Oncology Program.

A regular day will see you:

Providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment to oncology patients
Delivering clinical supervision and support to psychology registrars, interns, students and staff
Building strong clinical partnerships with multidisciplinary tumour stream teams
Leading and contributing to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives

About you

You are an experienced Clinical Psychologist who brings both advanced clinical expertise and a collaborative approach to patient care. You are passionate about supporting people affected by cancer, enjoy working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments, and are committed to developing the next generation of psychology clinicians through supervision, mentoring and education.

You'll bring with you:

General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement in Clinical Psychology
Minimum five years' experience as a practising psychologist
Approval as a Psychology Board of Australia supervisor
Demonstrated experience providing psychological services within oncology, health care and/or mental health settings
Proven ability to provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to staff and trainees
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable:

Experience in psychosocial oncology
Expertise in quality improvement, research methodology and program evaluation
Experience supervising postgraduate psychology students and registrars

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
Comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists
Onsite cafes, eateries and rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and career progression
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate

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 are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people affected by cancer while contributing to a leading psychosocial oncology service, we would love to hear from you.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check and a valid Working with Children Check. This role is classified as Immunisation Category B, and the successful applicant will be required to meet Peter Mac immunisation requirements.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

Hiring Manager: Dr Christina Prickett

Contact Number: 03 855 95265
Email: christina.prickett@petermac.org

Applications close 11:59pm: Tuesday 24 November 2026

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Position Summary

Main performance objectives of the position include:

Providing clinical psychological interventions to people with cancer, and their families using evidence based treatments
Provision of clinical supervision of interns, registrars & staff
Development and management of aspects of the Department such as Postgraduate student program
Provision of secondary consultation
Building clinical relationships with assigned tumour streams.
Contributing to the development of the Psychosocial-oncology Program
Engaging in quality projects
Engaging in departmental professional development activities
Engaging in regular team meetings and strategic planning.
To be involved in research projects conducted in the department

Enterprise Agreement

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

PL1-PL4 Grade 3

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category B

Key Relationships

Internal	Members of the multi-disciplinary team: Surgical, Medical & Radiation oncologists Psychiatry Palliative care staff Clinical Nurse Coordinators Unit nurses and inpatient nursing staff Allied health staff other clinical and administrative staff
External	Health professionals working in related fields General Practitioners Community Mental Health University linkages non-government organisations universities

Skills

Essential Requirements

Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
A minimum of five years’ experience as a practicing psychologist
PBA approved supervisor
Ability to provide psychological services to people and their families in oncology/health care/mental health
Ability to provide clinical supervision and support to staff and trainees
Ability to initiate projects
Interest in Research
Expert communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Endorsement in ‘clinical psychology’ area of practice

Desirable Requirements

Expertise in quality, research methodology and program evaluation

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

Professional

Provides support to the Head of Clinical Psychology in the provision of a professional service to the organization
Works effectively as a member of the psychology team
Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development
Acts within own professional and skill limitations
Acts according to professional and ethical standards outlined complying with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the psychology profession

Communicates in a timely and effective manner to Head of Clinical Psychology
Provides clinical leadership to the psychology team, including provisionally registered psychologists
Provides expertise and leadership in cross-departmental projects/committees
Attends regular supervision
Attends continuing professional development to the registration standard of the PBA
Provides and assists with supervision of staff and students
Knowledge of the principles and application of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and policies

Patient Care

Demonstrates the ability to function independently as a clinical psychologist
Maintains appropriate records
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, provides specialist psychological consultation and advice to other staff on treatment interventions.
Assists in the planning, evaluation and development of clinical service delivery
Exercises a high level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with consumers, carers, family members, members of the general community and other professionals

Demonstrates experience and skill in clinical interventions
Provides psychological assessment and evidence based treatment to individuals, couples, families, and groups, for psychiatric disorders including mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders
Patient records are completed within 24hrs of appointment
Maintains records of current patients undergoing treatment
Attends regular meetings with designated clinical service teams
Demonstrates high level communication skills and ability to work effectively with members of the MDT
Acts as a clinical resource within psychology and MDT team

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Education & Research

Contribute to the training and supervision of clinical psychology postgraduate students and clinical staff as appropriate.
Participate in the provision of education to the health care team, the organization and community organizations re the following: The role of clinical psychology in:

Psychological management of people with cancer and their families
Mental health issues
Psychosocial aspects of health and disease

Participate in research projects under the direction of the Head of Department and Director of Psychosocial Oncology

Active participation in postgraduate student program, e.g. supervision, education and liaison with the University supervisor
Supervises grade 2 psychologists and psychology interns
Gives educational presentations
Proposes and develops quality improvement projects for the clinical psychology service and for organization-wide accreditation as appropriate
Proposes, develops research projects for the clinical psychology service as appropriate
Involvement in Department research activity

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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.