Clinical Psychologist Registrar

·         Full Time, Fixed Term (2-Year Registrar Program)

·         Parkville location with multiple public transport options available

·         Psychologist Grade 2 Year 1 (PK1 $94,478. – PK4 $106,906) + salary packaging + super + excellent professional development opportunities

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 the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia 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 and support to people affected by cancer and their families. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary environment, the psychology team partners with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to address the complex psychosocial needs associated with cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

About the role
This exciting early-career opportunity is designed for psychologists seeking clinical endorsement through the Psychology Board of Australia Clinical Registrar Program. As a Clinical Psychologist Registrar, you will provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions to people with cancer and their families while developing specialist skills in psycho-oncology.

Over the two-year program, you will have opportunities to work across a range of specialist services including adult inpatient and outpatient consultation-liaison services, ONTrac (Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Service), Palliative Care, and Telehealth programs.

To support your development, you will receive:

·         A comprehensive orientation program

·         A reduced clinical caseload

·         Four hours of protected reflective practice time per week

·         Individual and group clinical supervision

·         Opportunities to engage with consumer lived-experience programs

·         Access to funded professional development days

·         Access to internal and external educational opportunities

·         Networking and learning opportunities with psychology peers

·         Support to develop personal wellbeing, resilience and future public health career pathways

A regular day will see you:

·         Providing psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention to patients and families affected by cancer

·         Participating in multidisciplinary clinical review and care planning

·         Undertaking risk assessment, triage and psychological consultation activities

·         Contributing to quality improvement, education and research initiatives within the Psychosocial Oncology Program

About you

You are a compassionate and motivated psychologist who is committed to professional growth and delivering high-quality patient-centred care. You thrive in collaborative healthcare environments and have a strong interest in supporting people experiencing the psychological impacts of cancer.

You'll bring with you:

·         Full registration (or eligibility for full registration) as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)

·         APAC-accredited postgraduate qualification (Masters or Doctorate) in Clinical Psychology

·         Eligibility to enrol in the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

·         Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice

Desirable:

·         Experience or understanding of psychology practice within hospital or public health settings

·         Interest in psycho-oncology and supporting people affected by cancer

·         Experience or interest in working across different age groups including adolescents and young adults

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

·         A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

·         Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists

·         Onsite eateries, coffee shops and rooftop garden spaces

·         Extensive professional development opportunities

·         Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options

·         Structured registrar support including supervision, reflective practice time and professional development leave

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. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza and a range of other diseases.

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 every selection criterion and, where possible, will consider transferable skills and relevant experience.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Christina Prickett, Head of Clinical Psychology at [email protected]

Applications close 11:59: Monday 2 November 2026

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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.