Clinical Psychology Registrar (Grade 2)

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

There are two full time fixed-term (24 months) positions available, with one commencing immediately, and the other commencing July 2025. 

This is an early-career psychologist role for those who are transitioning into the workforce after completion of university-based training. Over the course of employment, the clinical psychology registrar will complete a registrar program comprising of psychological practice, supervision and continuing professional development. This program will meet the requirements for eligibility to apply for practice endorsement in clinical psychology. The clinical psychology registrar will gain a breadth of experience working in both community and hospital-based teams, will be assigned a psychologist peer mentor, and will receive individual and group supervision and an in-house education program.

Classification for this position with range from PK1 - PK3, Grade 2 Year 1 to Grade 2 Year 3 ((Base salary $94,478.8 to $99,148.4 per annum, plus superannuation).

What You'll Achieve:

-You will gain a breadth of clinical experience working in community and hospital-based teams
-You will complete a registrar program that meets the requirements for eligibility to apply for practice endorsement in clinical psychology
-You will make a valuable contribution to clinical care provided to patients and families at the RCH

Your Skills and Experience

• Completion of an accredited Master or Doctoral program in clinical psychology, recognised by Psychology Board of Australia
• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Knowledge of psychological and developmental disorders and their effects on children, young people and their families.

Preference will be given to applicants who are seeking their first professional psychologist role following their Masters or Doctoral qualification. 

About the Department:

The Psychology Department provides clinical services, clinical governance, and educational and professional leadership to psychologists across all RCH teams and specialities.

The Psychology Department provides clinical services for children and young people aged 0-18 years, and their families and carers, via the Clinical Psychology Team and the Clinical Neuropsychology Team. The department’s Psychology Education Team coordinates psychology education across RCH, including clinical supervision and registrar training.

What we offer

• Pathway to endorsement in clinical psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging and onsite car parking
• A fast-paced team making a difference every day

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
• Valid Working with Children Check
• 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!

For more information about this position please contact Dr Kim Gilson, Senior Clinical Educator - Psychology on kim.gilson@rch.org.au or (03) 9345 5881.

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 vaccinated against 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 10 March 2025