Req ID: 7478
Date: 6 Jul 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Clinical Psychology
Division: Chief Nursing Officer
Department: Psychosocial Oncology Program
Enterprise Agreement:
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Clinical Psychology
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Head of Clinical Psychology
Part-Time, Ongoing Role - 60.8 hours per fortnight.
Up to $167,684.4 (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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Position Summary
The Head of Psychology position includes leading a team of Psychologists, Psychology Interns and a Psychology research program. 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.
Enterprise Agreement
Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
TT16 - Grade 5
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category B
Key Relationships
Internal
Members of the multi-disciplinary team: -Surgical, Medical & Radiation oncologists, Psychiatry, Palliative care staff, Clinical Nurse Coordinators and Unit nurses and inpatient nursing staff, allied health staff, other clinical and administrative staff
External
Health professionals working in related fields, General Practitioners, Community Mental Health, University linkages, non-government organisations, universities
Education
Post Graduate Qualification in Leadership
Skills
Essential Requirements
Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
A minimum of ten years’ experience as a practicing psychologist
PBA approved supervisor
Experience in providing psychological services to people and their families in oncology/health care/mental health setting
Ability to provide clinical supervision and staff support
Demonstrable relevant experience in research and teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Expert communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Endorsement in ‘clinical psychology’ area of practice
Expertise in quality and program evaluation
Desirable Requirements
Academic standing: PhD and/or profile including 1st author in peer reviewed publications and presentations
Prior experience or Post graduate qualification in leadership
Expertise in quality and program evaluation
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
Professional/leadership
Provides support to the Director of Psych oncology in the provision of a professional service to the organisation
Works effectively as a member of the psychology team
Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development
Acts within own professional and skill limitations
Acts according to professional and ethical standards outlined complying with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the psychology profession
Communicates in a timely and effective manner to Director of Psychosocial Oncology
Provides clinical leadership to the psychology team
Provides expertise and leadership in cross-departmental projects/committees
Attends regular supervision
Attends continuing professional development to the registration standard of the PBA
Provides and assists with supervision of staff, students, researchers
Knowledge of the principles and application of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and policies
Knowledge of the changes to the Royal Commission in Mental Health
Continuously reviews and improves quality processes and protocols
Patient Care
Demonstrates the ability to function independently as a clinical psychologist
Maintains appropriate records
As a member of a multi- disciplinary team, provides specialist psychological consultation and advice to other staff on treatment interventions.
Assists in the planning, evaluation and development of clinical service delivery
Exercises a high level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with consumers, carers, family members, members of the general community and other professionals
Lead the delivery of high quality treatment for referred patients and their families.
Assists other specialists on planning and delivery of multi-modal treatment
Demonstrates experience and skill in clinical interventions
Maintain a clinical load appropriate to the level of position and other responsibilities inherent in the role (minimum of 30%)
Provides psychological assessment and evidence based treatment to individuals, couples, families, and groups, for psychiatric disorders including mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders
Ensure clinical staff work within their approved scope of practice and at all times with appropriate supervision
Ensure all clinical staff maintain their clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
Attends regular meetings with designated clinical service teams
Demonstrates high level communication skills and ability to work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team
Acts as a clinical resource within psychology and MDT team
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
Education & Research
Contribute to the training and supervision of clinical psychology postgraduate students and clinical staff as appropriate.
Participate in the provision of education to the health care team, the organization and community organizations re the following: The role of clinical psychology in:
Psychological management of people with cancer and their families
Mental health issues
Psychosocial aspects of health and disease
3. Participate in research projects under the direction of the Head of Department and Director of Psychosocial Oncology
Active participation in postgraduate student program, e.g. supervision, education and liaison with the University supervisor
Supervises Grade 2 and Grade 3 psychologists
Gives educational presentations as appropriate
Proposes and develops quality improvement projects for the clinical psychology service and for organization-wide accreditation as appropriate
In collaboration with the Director of Psychosocial Oncology develops and communicate a research strategy for the psychology program aligned with the Peter Mac research strategy
Proposes, develops research projects for the clinical psychology service as appropriate
Enhance the profile, quantum and level of research in Psychology
Obtain external funding for research
Publish research papers, particularly in high impact journals and in specialist journals
Present papers at national/international meetings
Actively comply with all guidelines and policies that relate to ethical practice in relation to Research
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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.
