Clinical Psychologist

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role

• The position is available as a fixed term part time position (32 hours per fortnight) to cover a period of extended leave until March 3, 2026.

You will be responsible for….

• Providing specialist inpatient and outpatient clinical psychological assessment and intervention services to children and adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis, and their families.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 2 Year 3-4 of the MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025 weekly full time salary $1,906.70 – $2,055.90 plus allowances and superannuation (as at Dec 2024).

What you’ll achieve:

• Liaising with internal and external providers to optimise care for children and their families.
• Providing secondary consultation services to staff within the Cystic Fibrosis Team, and to other stakeholders (internal/external) as required
• Maintain records to a high standard according to policy and procedures of the Psychology Service, the RCH, and the Psychology Board of Australia
• Contribute to administrative/clinical meetings, educational activities, and service development activities as required by both the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and the Psychology Service
• Contribute to research and/or quality improvement projects related to Cystic Fibrosis

Your skills and experience

• Full registration under the Psychology Board of Australia with endorsement in the area of practice of Clinical Psychology
• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-approved postgraduate course in Clinical Psychology
• Eligible for application for, or hold, approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the field of clinical psychology at a minimum P2 (or equivalent) level

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department

• The Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine provides tertiary paediatric respiratory care, education, training and research aimed at improving health outcomes for children with respiratory conditions including over 200 children with Cystic Fibrosis.

What we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted on-site car parking
• Professional development and special events
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Flexible work options available

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Professor Phil Robinson, Director Department of Respiratory and Sleep medicine, on 9345 5818 or phil.robinson@rch.org.au 

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 5 January 2025