Psychologist

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Discounted onsite parking

Health insurance

Gym memberships

Staff wellbeing programs

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service within the Queensland Government is seeking a psychologist to provide assessment and evidence-based interventions for patients across hospital and community settings. You will deliver person-centred care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and apply clinical judgement to complex cases.

Travel across the health service, including Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan, is required.

Qualifications

• Holds APAC-accredited four-year psychology qualification and AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrates psychology knowledge relevant to clinical services.
• Works effectively in a multidisciplinary team with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for patients with emotional or cognitive difficulties.
• Deliver person-centred care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Apply professional judgement and manage increasingly complex cases with senior guidance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to coordinate care.
• Travel throughout the health service as required, including Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan.

Skills

Psychology assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Clear patient communication

AHPRA registration (provisional/GA)

Education

APAC-accredited four-year psychology qualification

General or provisional AHPRA registration

Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded

Job description

About us:At Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Psychology is about helping people navigate some of life's most challenging moments. From children to older adults, you'll support patients experiencing psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties across hospital and community settings. Whether helping someone through an acute admission, supporting their recovery after discharge or providing specialist outpatient care, your work will help people build wellbeing, strengthen coping skills and improve their quality of life.Check us out on Instagram > PsychologyAbout the role:Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for patients experiencing emotional, behavioural or cognitive difficulties related to illness, injury or medical treatment.Deliver person-centred care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings to support healthcare engagement, recovery and wellbeing.Apply professional judgement and ethical standards, developing clinical independence and managing increasingly complex cases with senior guidance.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to coordinate care and contribute to effective service planning and delivery.Travel throughout the health service may be required, including the Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan.About you:Hold an APAC-accredited four-year psychology qualification and general or provisional registration with AHPRA's Psychology Board of Australia; Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.Demonstrate psychology knowledge, skills and expertise relevant to the clinical services.Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, communicating clearly with patients, families, caregivers and other stakeholders.Develop the ability to prioritise routine caseloads and apply appropriate clinical procedures, methods and judgement.Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing learning, professional development and research.What we offer:Total monthly remuneration value of up to $6,887 p.m. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $46.06 - $60.89 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesProfessional development allowanceDiscounted onsite parking, health insurance and gym membershipsStaff health and wellbeing programs and social clubSupported leadership and professional development programsFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J695790Applications close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026#Rockhampton #Mount Morgan #Yeppoon #Capricorn CoastFrontline Support: This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.