Deputy Director of Psychology - Clinical Psychology (Grade 5)

The Hospital 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.

• Located in the hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
• Senior Leadership Opportunity
• Permanent Full Time (80hrs w ADO or 76hrs no ADO/Fortnight) Position

About The Role The Deputy Director of Psychology - Clinical Psychology is a senior leader and manager who is a resource to all of RCH with respect to psychological practice, capacity building of the psychology workforce, and representation of RCH psychology staff at relevant internal and external forums. This role supports an integrated approach to high quality and efficient delivery of services. The Deputy Director of Psychology plays a key role in the leadership of the discipline of Psychology at RCH, and consults closely with other senior psychologists at RCH, including the Deputy Director of Psychology - Neuropsychology, the Principal Clinical Educator - Psychology, and the Director of Psychology. This is a full-time ongoing role. The classification is Grade 5 (TT16) (weekly salary $3,224.70 + allowances and superannuation). Your Skills And Experience

• An accredited Master or Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology recognised by Psychology Board of Australia. (Note - Master of Professional Psychology qualification does not meet this criterion)
• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (Board)
• Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement with the Board in clinical psychology
• Board-approved supervisor status, including Board approval as a ‘Registrar Program Principal Supervisor’
• Extensive (at least 10 years) post-qualification (higher-degree) experience as a psychologist
• High-level, specialised skills in clinical practice (at least 5 years) in paediatric clinical psychology
• Experience providing clinical supervision to staff and post-graduate students completing clinical placements
• Demonstrated experience as a manager of clinical staff in a health setting

About The Department The Psychology Department provides clinical services, clinical governance, and educational and professional leadership to psychologists across all RCH teams and specialties. The Psychology Department provides clinical services for children and young people aged 0-18 years, and their families and carers, via the Clinical Psychology Team and the Clinical Neuropsychology Team. The department’s Psychology Education Team coordinates psychology education across RCH, including clinical supervision and registrar training. What We Offer

• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging and onsite car parking
• A fast-paced team making a difference every day

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 in the Position Description, found HERE . Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! Apply online by clicking on the “Apply ” button. For more information about this position please contact Dr Zeffie Poulakis, Director of Psychology at Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply ” button. Applications close 5 January 2025 .#J-18808-Ljbffr