Psychologist - Casual

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Generous leave entitlements

Superannuation contribution

Job summary

Queensland Health’s Townsville Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a psychologist within the Psychology Service of the Psychology Department. The role contributes to enhanced access to assessments and interventions integral to patient management.

The service supports professional development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and regional opportunities across North Queensland, with a focus on quality, patient-centred care and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• APAC-accredited four-year psychology qualification and registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology assessments and interventions that contribute to patients' clinical management and care.
• Work across sites within Townsville Hospital & Health Service as needed.
• Deliver patient-centred, evidence-based psychology services.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Psychology assessment

Evidence-based practice

Patient communication

Education

APAC-accredited psychology degree

Job description

Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About the work unit / facility

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.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Vidula Garde on (07) 4433 5***.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.