Psychologist (Gender Service)

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.

Psychologist (Gender Service) Maternity Leave replacement

• Department of Adolescent Medicine
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Parkville, Melbourne location
• 12 month maternity backfill position beginning mid- late January 2026

About the Role

This is a part time, fixed term maternity replacement position at 0.60EFT, 45.6 hours per fortnight within the Departmentof Adolescent Medicine, Gender Service program. You will be required to work three outpatient clinics a week, Thursday and Fridays are required days for this role the other day is flexible. 

You will be responsible for providing high quality evidence based assessment treatment and support to  children & young people referred to the Gender Service and their families, participate in the clinical evaluation and research activities of the RCH Gender Service, contribute to team meetings and activities related to service planning, development and improvement and contribute to development of community-based services for trans and gender diverse children and adolescents, including provision of education. Grade 3 Psychologists will be required to provide supervision to other Grade 2 Psychologists within the team. 

Classification for this position will range from PK1-PL2 (depending on experience)

What you’ll achieve:

Grade 2 Psychologists:

• Function independently as a clinical psychologist, within the Gender Service team, and maintain a clinical case load as directed.
• Provide evidence-informed psychological practice to patients referred to the Gender Service with gender concerns, gender non-conforming behaviour and gender dysphoria in at tertiary setting, by providing expert clinical and psychological assessment, clinical formulation, and diagnosis.
• Maintain accurate, up to date and timely patient records that accurately reflect clinical consultations and decisions including diagnosis, treatment plans, complications, co-morbidities and reports.
• Contribute to service improvements across the range of activities of the Gender Service including the research and evaluation programme conducted in collaboration with the Gender Service research group.
• Attend case conferences, peer review meetings and seminars pertaining to the Gender Service.
• Participate in peer supervision and clinical supervision.

Grade 3 Psychologists:

• Function independently as a clinical psychologist, within the Gender Service team, and maintain a clinical case load as directed.
• Provide evidence-informed psychological practice to patients referred to the Gender Service with concerns relating to their gender and gender dysphoria in at tertiary setting, by providing expert clinical and psychological assessment, clinical formulation, and diagnosis.
• Maintain accurate, up to date and timely patient records that accurately reflect clinical consultations and decisions including diagnosis, treatment plans, complications, co-morbidities and reports.
• Actively participate in service improvements across the range of activities with the Gender Service  including the research and evaluation of the programme (conducted in collaboration with the Gender Service research group).
• Provide effective supervision to Grade 2 psychologists, psychology registrars and psychology interns as appropriate.
• Participate in peer supervision and clinical supervision.

Your skills and experience

Grade 2 Psychologists:

• Hold a minimum Master of Psychology degree qualification from an accredited course/university
• Be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
• Continuously satisfy the PsyBA continuing professional development standards
• Uphold the PsyBA Code of Ethics

• Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology, or be working towards an Area of Practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology with PsyBA
• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment including advanced knowledge of a least one major therapeutic modality.
• Substantial knowledge of psychological and developmental disorders and the effects on children, young people and their families. 

Grade 3 Psychologists:

• Hold a minimum Master of Psychology degree qualification from an accredited course/university 
• Be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) 
• Have a minimum of five years professional experience
• Hold Board-approved supervisor status, including Board-approval as a ‘Registrar Program Principal Supervisor’
• Have Experience working in a mental health setting with children, adolescents and families. 
• Experience working with individuals who are transgender, gender diverse, non-binary, and/or are experiencing gender distress. 
• A professional demeanour and caring and ethical approach to clinical practice. 
• A respectful and sensitive approach to colleagues, other professionals, and to children and their families. 

The successful applicant must be available Thursday and Friday due to room allocation, applicants who cannot commit to these days will not be considered. 

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description for Grade 2 and here for Grade 3.

About the Department

The RCH Gender Service is a Victorian state-wide service providing multidisciplinary care for trans and gender diverse (TGD) children and adolescents up to 16 years of age. The assessment, treatment and support provided by the Gender Service is consistent with the Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines for trans and gender diverse children and adolescents (v1.4 2023).

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program

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!

For more information about this position please contact Shantelle, Admin Coordinator Ph:03 9345 5890 Email: adol.admin@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 10 November 2025