Psychologist - Senior (Child Development Service) (Hervey Bay)

Queensland Health; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9‑day fortnight

Professional development leave

Generous superannuation

Job summary

Queensland Health in Hervey Bay is seeking a Senior Psychologist to lead the Child Development Service, delivering high‑level clinical services to children and families as part of a multidisciplinary CDS team across the Fraser Coast.

This role offers flexible working arrangements, a 9‑day fortnight, and a remuneration package up to A$157,360 p.a., including salary range A$128,169–A$137,918, plus 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level clinical child development services within a multidisciplinary CDS team.
• Apply evidence-based practice to service development and improvement.
• Provide clinical supervision to less experienced clinicians.

Job description

Psychologist - Senior (Child Development Service) (Hervey Bay)

Make a real difference at Hervey Bay Hospital as a Senior Psychologist in the Child Development Service, leading family‑centred support and driving early‑intervention strategies that change children’s lives. This role places you at the heart of a passionate multidisciplinary team, where your expertise guides complex casework, strengthens family capacity, and shapes service delivery across the Fraser Coast. If you're looking for career progression, in a role that supports flexible working arrangements, giving you the freedom of long weekends to explore and enjoy the beautiful Wide Bay region, we want to hear from you!

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

Your opportunity:

• The Senior Psychologist – Child Development Service delivers high-level clinical child development services for children and their families as part of a multidisciplinary CDS team across multiple sites of a designated Service Area.
• Applies clinical evidence to support service development/improvement activities within the CDS.
• Provides clinical practice supervision to less experienced clinicians and supports discipline-specific and child development education and training activities.

To support work–life balance of the successful applicant, a 9-day fortnight working arrangement is available.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2608WB690782.

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 Hervey Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast

TheFraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes,laid-back lifestyleand mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. Thisdestinationwith a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listedFraser Island, the location of incrediblewhale watchingencounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfrescocafes,shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city ofMaryborough.

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'