The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years. It provides a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services, including tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients across Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other regions. The RCH employs more than 6,000 staff, operates 12 wards with 350 beds, and annually conducts over 300,000 specialist clinic appointments, 90,000 emergency department presentations, and 20,000 elective surgeries.
About the Role
This is a fixed‐term position at 0.5 FTE (until 03/01/2027) within the Children's Cancer Centre (CCC). The role involves the provision of neuropsychological services to children and adolescents under the care of the RCH Children's Cancer Centre, including assessment, treatment, and consultation for patients and families referred to the program.
What You'll Achieve
* Deliver excellent evidence‐based practice to children, young people and their families who are patients of the RCH CCC.
* Work collaboratively with other disciplines within the team to provide high quality interdisciplinary care.
* Actively participate in all forms of supervision (operational, professional, and clinical).
Your Skills And Experience
* Hold a minimum Masters of Psychology degree from an APAC accredited course or university.
* Current registration to practice as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (APA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA).
* Eligibility for membership of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychology.
* Endorsement with AHPRA as a Primary Supervisor for Higher Degree placements and Registrars.
About the Department
The RCH Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program. The CCC comprises an inpatient ward with designated bone‐marrow transplant beds, a day oncology unit, an outpatient clinic area with allied health facilities, a dedicated oncology pharmacy, a family facility, a research program with state‐of‐the‐art laboratory facilities, a clinical trials office, and an administrative centre.
What We Offer
* Salary packaging.
* Professional development and special events.
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 you must submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the role. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. If you are interested, please contact Cinzia De Luca, Psycho‐oncology Coordinator, phone 03 9345 5867, email cinzia.deluca@rch.org.au.
Why Work at RCH
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 disability. We also offer staff benefits such as discounted parking, salary packaging, and an award‐winning health and wellbeing programme.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Applications close 30/04/2026.
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