Psychologist

Mater Health Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Staff benefits

Superannuation

Job summary

Mater Health Services is seeking a motivated and compassionate HP3 Psychologist to join the Mater Adults Psychology Service on a temporary basis to provide maternity leave coverage.

The role is based at our South Brisbane campus, commencing from 4th January for up to 6 months, delivering specialist psychological assessment, risk assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to inpatients and outpatients with health-related psychological needs.

Qualifications

• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) / AHPRA is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical, Clinical Neuro, Educational & Developmental or Health Psychology are desirable.
• Working towards or attained PsyBA supervisor endorsement or area of practice endorsement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

General registration with PsyBA/AHPRA

Job description

About the role

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 andaccess 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

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