At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
- Company: Join Mater, Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare network.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, professional development, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible, inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: General registration as a Psychologist; postgraduate qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60.35 - 60.35 $ per hour.
Mater Health is seeking a motivated and compassionate HP3 Psychologist to join the Mater Adults Psychology Service on a temporary basis to provide maternity leave coverage – 30:24 hours per week. This role is based at our South Brisbane campus, commencing from 4th January for up to 6 months. This position offers an opportunity to deliver specialist psychological assessment, risk assessment and evidence‑based therapeutic interventions to inpatients and outpatients experiencing psychological difficulties associated with acute, chronic and complex health conditions.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to integrated, patient‑centered care across a range of medical specialties, with opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development.
Salary range: $41.06 - $60.35 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+ access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing:
- Independently undertake routine clinical practice within established clinical protocols to achieve patient focused outcomes.
- Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision.
- Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams.
- Identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve clinical services and patient outcomes.
About you:
Essential Qualifications: General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) / Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Desirable Qualifications: Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical, Clinical Neuro, Educational & Developmental or Health Psychology. Working towards or attained PsyBA approved supervisor. Working towards or attained PsyBA area of practice endorsement in Clinical, Clinical Neuro, Educational & Developmental or Health Psychology.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we’re committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing. At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
What’s in it for you?
- Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways.
- Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs.
- Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay.
- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance.
- Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts.
- Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets.
- A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters.
Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact. Applications close 8th November.
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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