YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Head of Clinical Psychology

• Part-Time, Ongoing Role - 60.8 hours per fortnight.
• Up to $167,684.40 (TT16) base salary per annum - (pro-rata for part time). 
• Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

The Role

The Head of Psychology position includes leading a team of Psychologists, Psychology Interns and registrars. The Peter Mac psychology team provide psychology services to patients and their families, including both inpatients and outpatients as well as primary and secondary consultation.

The head of psychology will review and monitor the quality of the psychology service, provide leadership and mentoring to members of the team, provide direct clinical care and have input into research and teaching. This is a Grade 5 Clinical Psychology, .8 EFT permanent role. The role reports to the Director of Psychosocial Oncology.

Essential requirements include:

• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• A minimum of ten years’ experience as a practising psychologist
• PBA-approved supervisor  Experience in providing psychological services to people and their families in oncology/health care/mental health setting
• Demonstrable relevant experience in research and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Expert communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Endorsement in ‘clinical psychology’ area of practice  

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-trip facilities for cyclists?
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces?
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities?
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s?
• Flexible working hours ?  

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. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. ?All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. ?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 the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.? 

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page, where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Dr Maria Ftanou

Contact Number:  03 855 97174

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 27 July 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.