Psychologist

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary up to $125K + superannuation

Salary packaging options

Fly-in, fly-out allowances

Education allowances

Paid study leave

Employee Assistance Program

Private health insurance discounts

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

RemServ Rewards

Résumé du poste

Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland seeks a Senior Mental Health Clinician to deliver disaster recovery support to individuals, families and communities across remote Queensland. The role blends clinical intervention with education and outreach within the Outback Mental Health team.

You will provide evidence-based mental health interventions, manage a caseload, and lead community education sessions while building strong local links with councils and services in rural areas.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Psychology or Social Work (Mental Health Accredited) or related fields.
• Current registration with AHPRA or membership with the AASW.
• Significant post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience delivering evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Strong facilitation and community engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay overnight.

Responsabilités

• Deliver one-to-one mental health support via face-to-face and telehealth.
• Maintain a caseload supporting disaster-affected individuals.
• Plan and deliver community education sessions and wellbeing initiatives.
• Build relationships with councils, local services and stakeholders.
• Travel across Central West and South West Queensland for outreach.
• Collaborate with the Outback Mental Health team to improve regional outcomes.

Connaissances

Clinical skills

Community engagement

Facilitation

Time management

Independent work

Formation

Psychology

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Mental Health Nursing

Description du poste

Royal Flying Doctor Service – Brisbane QLD

Are you passionate about supporting rural communities to recover and thrive following natural disasters?

Our Outback Mental Health team is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to deliver meaningful disaster recovery support to individuals, families and communities across remote Queensland.

Disaster Recovery Program

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is committed to improving access to mental health support for people living in rural and remote communities. Through our Disaster Recovery Program, we provide practical psychological support, community education and wellbeing initiatives to communities impacted by natural disasters.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help strengthen community resilience through direct clinical support, education and outreach activities across one of Queensland's largest and most diverse geographic regions.

Our Role

This role provides a unique mix of clinical intervention, community engagement and education. Approximately one-third of your time will be spent delivering one-to-one mental health support, with the remainder focused on training, health promotion, stakeholder engagement and outreach activities.

• Delivering evidence-based mental health interventions through face-to-face and telehealth appointments.
• Maintaining a caseload supporting individuals affected by natural disaster.
• Planning and delivering community education sessions, training workshops and wellbeing initiatives such as Mental Health First Aid.
• Building relationships with councils, local services and community stakeholders.
• Supporting health promotion and recovery-focused programs across remote communities and attending field days.
• Working collaboratively with the broader Outback Mental Health team to improve regional mental health outcomes.

Extensive travel is a core component of the position, with regular outreach across Central West and South West Queensland communities.

This is a full-time maximum-term position until 30 June 2027, based in Longreach. This will be a fly-in and fly-out role from Brisbane.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a confident, adaptable and community-minded clinician who enjoys working autonomously while building strong local relationships.

To be successful, you will have:

• Qualifications in Psychology or Social Work (Mental Health Accredited/Accredited Mental Health Social Worker), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing.
• Current registration with AHPRA or membership with the AASW.
• Significant post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience delivering evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Strong facilitation, community engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently across remote and rural settings.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A willingness to travel extensively and stay overnight within remote communities.
• Mental Health First Aid Facilitator accreditation will be highly regarded.

Why Join RFDS?

Joining the RFDS Outback Mental Health and Wellbeing team means becoming part of a highly respected organisation delivering critical services to rural and remote Australians.

In return, we offer:

• Attractive remuneration of up to $125K + superannuation.
• Salary packaging of up to $18,500 to boost your take-home pay.
• Fly-in, fly-out allowances (approx. $130/day depending on travel times).
• Additional education allowances for Master’s ($2000) and PhD ($5000) qualifications.
• Paid study leave for training and development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Private health insurance discounts.
• Novated leasing options.
• Fitness Passport membership.
• RemServ Rewards program.
• Supportive clinical supervision and peer support networks.

Please note:

• Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
• Non-AHPRA-registered professionals must obtain a Blue Card and undergo a criminal history check.
• Proof of qualifications and immunisations/vaccinations is required before appointment.

For further information, please contact: Donna Ross, Manager – Central West and Outback Mental Health, *****@rfdsqld.com.au, or our Talent Acquisition team: ***********@rfdsqld.com.au / (07) 3852 7***.