Job Description

Psychosocial Clinician - VIC

Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer.

• Bring your specialist therapeutic skills in counselling, youth mental health, grief & loss, and psychosocial support to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!
• Based in Melbourne, VIC (in-office working arrangement).
• Maximum-term, full-time position (12-month contract).
• $87,000 + super and benefits.

Our commitment

Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. Canteen welcomes people with diverse sexualities, gender identities and intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.

About us

Canteen exists to support young people and their families impacted by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we provide counselling, programs and resources that empower 12–25-year-olds to navigate their cancer experience and rebuild their lives.

We are now seeking a Psychosocial Clinician who will play a vital role in helping young people thrive and join an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.
• Early access to long service leave
• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• As a key member of Canteen’s psychosocial team, you’ll deliver high-quality, evidence-based support to young people aged 12–25, helping them navigate the emotional, social and practical challenges that come with a cancer experience, whether their own or that of a loved one.
• You’ll work one-on-one with young people to understand their needs, set meaningful goals, and provide ongoing therapeutic and practical support. Alongside this, you’ll play a vital role in connecting Canteen to the wider community, building strong relationships with hospitals, schools, and local networks to ensure young people and families know where to turn for help.
• Your creativity and energy will also shine through in program delivery, from facilitating discussion groups and workshops to supporting the design and evaluation of camps and therapeutic programs that foster connection, resilience and hope.
• Most importantly, you’ll create safe spaces where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered to thrive, at their own pace and in their own way.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related Allied Health Field.
• Eligibility for membership/registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. AASW, AHPRA, PACFA).
• Demonstrated experience in providing individual and group-based psychosocial support.
• Proven ability to work effectively with young people and families.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Warm, compassionate, and friendly approach to supporting our young people.

*Due to the nature of Canteen’s work, you will be required to (very) occasionally work weekends and evenings. Advance notice will be given when this is the case, and Canteen does have a Time off in Lieu policy for taking leave as agreed with the supervising manager.

Applications close on 8 June 2026. If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. We’ll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Children Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.