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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.
- 2 permanent positions
- A great opportunity to join a newly established Psychology Education Team
- Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
About the role
This is an exciting new role for an experienced psychologist who is enthusiastic about developing and supporting best practice in psychological interventions at the Royal Children's Hospital. In this full-time role within the Psychology Department, you will provide clinical education in psychology for the Royal Children's Hospital, including superivision, teaching and development of educational programs and resources.
What you will contribute to
- The design, coordination and delivery of the psychology clinical education program for the hospital's psychology workforce, and for the broader RCH workforce
- Coordination of provisional psychologist (student) placements, psychology registrar programs, and coordination of clinical supervision for psychologists
- Direct teaching within the psychology clinical education program
- Policies, protocols and procedures.
This position is classified as Psychologist Grade 4 (base salary $120,884 - $145,402 per annum FTE, plus superannuation).
Your skills and experience will include
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) with an Area of Practice Endorsement
- At least 8 years' experience working as a psychologist
- Approved by the Psychology Board of Australia as a supervisor, including 'Registrar Program Principal Supervisor'
- Experience providing clinical supervision to staff and post-graduate students completing placements
- Expert knowledge of psychological and developmental disorders and their effects on children, young people and their families.
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Psychology Department
The Psychology Department provides professional, clinical and educational leadership to RCH psychologists across all teams and specialities. The Department also provides outpatient clinical psychology and neuropsychology services.
What we offer
- Parkville location and close to public transport
- Flexible work options
- Regular professional supervision
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 Zeffie Poulakis, Director of Psychology - 0403 601 *** or ***************@rch.org.au.
