Psychologist - Senior (Cancer Care) (Bundaberg)

Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service; Queensland; On-site; AUD 231,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer superannuation up to

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Salary sacrificing options

Clinical professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Coastal regional lifestyle

Job summary

Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service in Queensland is seeking a temporary full-time Senior Psychologist to lead cancer care initiatives across the Wide Bay region. You will apply advanced psychology knowledge and clinical expertise to patient care, drive clinical governance and supervise junior staff within a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to service development, education and research in the work unit, while managing a complex caseload with a high degree of independence and

Qualifications

• High level psychology knowledge and clinical expertise in cancer care.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision.
• Experience in service development, education and research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide cancer care services using high level psychology knowledge and clinical skills.
• Exercise leadership, consultation and professional supervision in the team.
• Contribute to service development, education and research within the unit.

Skills

High level Psychology knowledge

Clinical skills

Leadership

Consultation

Professional supervision

Job description

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• This position applies high level Psychology knowledge, clinical skills and clinical expertise, leadership, consultation and professional supervision in the provision of cancer care services in the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
• The position requires a significant level of independence and personal accountability, including independent professional judgement in problem solving and clinical management, management of a complex caseload beyond that of routine day to day clinical practice, without the need for direct regular clinical practice supervision.
• The position contributes to service development, education and research in the work unit.

Temporary Full Time (76 hours p.f.) from 4th January 2027 until 23rd April 2027 with the possibility of extension

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive competitive salary between $5,086.00 - $5,455.00 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hours p.f., from 4th January 2027 until 23rd April 2027 with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB695654

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensivesalary sacrificingoptions to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Bundabergand the Coral Coast region is where thecoastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane.Indulgein the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches offamily-friendly beachesand nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to theSouthern Great Barrier Reefand has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting,cultural,education and tourism facilities includingMon Repos Turtle Rookery.

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

'Care, connection and compassion for all'