Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $94,400 - $118,130
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9083
About the Role:
An opportunity currently exists for a Clinical Psychologist to work on an ongoing part-time basis within the Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre (SHRTC). Generally registered psychologists enrolled in an AoPE Registrar Program for Clinical Psychology are also encouraged to apply.
The Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre (SHRTC) brings together the expertise of Western Health, the major public provider of acute health services throughout Western metropolitan Melbourne, and the excellence of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
The psychologist will form part of a broader multidisciplinary team of highly skilled radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, palliative care physicians, medical oncologists, nurses, allied health and administrative staff, who deliver the highest standard of individualised patient-centred care.
You will contribute by assessing the client's needs, identifying, and mitigating psychological barriers to goal attainment, using a range of modalities and techniques. You will receive regular supervision, support from the whole team and have access to a range of professional development activities.
Key Responsibilities:
About you:
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About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you are passionate about improving patient health outcomes, delivering compassionate care, and driving innovation, we would love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 18 November 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Dr Diana Perre
Title: Director of Psychology
Phone: 0402 780 795
Alternate Contact: Dr Michelle Earle
Title: Senior Clinical Lead (Clinical Psychology)
Phone: 0466 845 947
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites, and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.