Psychologist - Casual

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4–6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5%‑

12.75% employer superannuation

Salary Sacrificing options

Competitive HP3 salary

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a qualified Psychologist to provide assessments and evidence-based interventions within the Psychology Service. The role supports clinical management across site-based teams and engages with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Applicants must have an APAC-accredited four-year degree and be eligible for provisional or general registration with AHPRA. Endorsements in relevant areas are highly regarded and a vaccine-preventable disease risk role may apply.

Qualifications

• APAC-accredited four-year psychology degree required.
• Eligible for provisional or general registration with AHPRA.
• Endorsement in Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology/Education & Developmental/Health Psychology highly regarded.
• Ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based psychology services.
• Role may involve working across multiple Townsville Hospital & Health Service sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology assessments and interventions contributing to patient care.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological services within multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to optimize clinical management.

Skills

Psychology expertise

Assessment & treatment planning

APAC/AHPRA knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Education

APAC-accredited four-year psychology degree

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Townsville QLD

Psychology Department / Allied Health Services Division / The Townsville Hospital

About your opportunity

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.

About your new employer

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

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• 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 Salary Sacrificing 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 appoved Supervisor status.
• Highly regarded: 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.