Psychologist, Grade 2 Monash Children's Cancer Centre
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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- 0.4 EFT (15.2 hours per week)
About Us
Take the next step in your career within one of Victoria's premier paediatric oncology services. Join the Monash Children's Cancer Centre and become part of a specialist service supporting children, adolescents, young adults and their families affected by cancer and serious blood disorders.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide psychological care across the cancer journey, helping young people navigate adjustment, anxiety, treatment-related challenges and the emotional impact of serious illness. Working alongside expert medical, nursing and allied health clinicians, you will contribute to a service recognised for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and person-centred care.
About the Role
You will provide assessment, intervention and consultation for children and adolescents experiencing:
- Anxiety, depression and adjustment difficulties related to serious illness
- Procedural anxiety and specific phobias
- Acute and chronic pain
- Trauma responses associated with diagnosis and treatment
- Challenges with treatment adherence and coping
Working closely within a highly skilled and compassionate multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based interventions while supporting patients and families throughout their treatment journey.
About You
You are a psychologist who is passionate about paediatric health and enjoys helping children and young people achieve the best possible wellbeing while facing complex medical challenges.
Essential:
- Current general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
- Endorsement in Clinical, Health, or Educational & Developmental Psychology
- Experience providing evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for children, adolescents and families
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care
Desirable
- Experience working in paediatric health, oncology, chronic illness or hospital settings
- Experience supporting young people with anxiety, adjustment difficulties, pain management and treatment adherence
What We Offer
- A rewarding role within one of Victoria's leading paediatric cancer services
- Opportunities for professional development, supervision and career growth
- Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Salary packaging and employee benefits
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families during a significant time in their lives
In addition, you’ll enjoy a range of employee benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, discounted onsite parking, access to staff wellness facilities and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Ready to make an impact?
At Monash Health, every day brings the opportunity to provide exceptional care, compassion and hope to children and families when they need it most.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Dr Christina Furtado, Psychology Manager on 0439 594 672.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 7 October 2026