At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide psychological assessments and interventions for patient care.
- Company: Join Queensland Health, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive workplace culture in beautiful North Queensland.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have an accredited psychology qualification and registration.
The predicted salary is between 104000 - 152000 $ per year.
The Psychology Service provides enhanced access for patients and access to psychological assessments and interventions that contribute to the patient's ongoing clinical management and care.
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nested within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
- Salary range: $50.44 to $73.24 p.h. (HP3)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus options may be available
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration: Psychologist – General
- Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four year qualification in Psychology, and be eligible for provisional and/or general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA).
- While not mandatory, a Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA) area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology/Clinical Neuropsychology/Educational & Developmental Psychology/Health Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsychBA approved Supervisor status.
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality, efficient, patient centred and evidence based psychology assessment and management to patients.
- The position may be required to work across any of the sites/facilities within the Townsville Hospital & Health service based on current service needs and priorities.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
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