Senior Clinical Educator – Psychology (Grade 4)
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Senior Clinical Educator – Psychology
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The Royal Children’s Hospital.
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has a vision of “A world where all kids thrive” and provides a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services plus tertiary care for critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states, and overseas. RCH has partnered with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
What We Offer
Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
Excellent employee perks including salary packaging and onsite car parking
A fast‑paced team making a difference every day
About The Role This is an eight‑week fixed‑term part‑time (0.6 FTE / 45.6 hrs per fortnight) role until 27 February 2026. The Senior Clinical Educator – Psychology contributes to planning, implementing and evaluating a strategic education program for psychologists across the RCH campus. The educator delivers education relating to evidence‑based psychological practice across the campus, educates stakeholders about evidence‑based care for children and young people, and provides programmes for provisional psychologists, registrars and senior staff. The focus of this role is the registrar programme, supporting six registrar positions (Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology).
Classification: Grade 4 Year 1‑Year 5 PM1‑PM5 (annual base salary $120,884.4 – $145,402.4 pro‑rata + super + salary packaging).
What You Will Achieve
Develop a comprehensive intern programme
Develop a comprehensive registrar programme
Identify the learning needs of more experienced psychologists at RCH
Develop, implement and evaluate engaging educational packages to address those learning needs
Focus on the registrar programme and support the team across other areas of work
Your Skills And Experience
An accredited Master or Doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (preferred) or clinical neuropsychology, recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia (Note – a Master of Professional Psychology does not meet this criterion)
General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
Area of Practice Endorsement with the Board in clinical psychology (preferred) or clinical neuropsychology
Board‑approved supervisor status, including approval as a ‘Registrar Program Principal Supervisor’
Minimum of eight years post‑qualification experience as a psychologist
Experience providing education and teaching to psychologists in a hospital or tertiary education setting
Experience providing clinical supervision to staff and post‑graduate students completing clinical placements
About The Department The Psychology Department provides clinical services, governance and educational leadership to psychologists across all RCH teams and specialities. It serves children and young people aged 0‑18 years and their families via the Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology Teams. The department’s Education Team coordinates psychology education, including clinical supervision and registrar training.
Other Requirements
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain one
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine‑Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application Process To apply, submit 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. Shortlisting will commence immediately; we encourage prompt application. Apply online by clicking the “Apply” button.
For more information, contact Principal Clinical Educators – Psychology Dr Ali Crichton (ali.crichton@rch.org.au) or Dr Claire Burton (claire.burton@rch.org.au).
Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through its Compact. We offer world‑class facilities, world‑class staff benefits, a short tram trip from Melbourne city and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of employment that candidates be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, unless a medical exception has been accepted by RCH. Applicants must provide an Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, and must comply with any vaccination or immunity instructions from RCH.
Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking the “Apply” button.
Applications close 05 December 2025.
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