Psychologist - Senior (Paediatrics)

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $64.64-$69.55 p.h. (HP4)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.

12.75% employer superannuation

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service seeks a senior paediatric psychologist to deliver frontline clinical services across neonatal, paediatric ICU, and paediatric wards, plus outpatient paediatric care. The role supports multiple multidisciplinary teams, notably audiology for cochlear implant outpatients.

Applicants should hold an APAC-accredited four-year psychology degree and be eligible for AHPRA registration; endorsement in Clinical or Health Psychology and supervisor status are

Qualifications

• APAC-accredited four-year psychology degree.
• Eligible for provisional or general registration with AHPRA/PSYBA.
• Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical or Health Psychology would be highly regarded; Supervisor status is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline clinical psychology services to neonatal, paediatric ICU and paediatric wards.
• Deliver outpatient paediatric services and support multidisciplinary teams, including audiology with cochlear implant outpatients.

Skills

AHPRA eligibility

Education

APAC accredited four-year psychology degree

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Townsville QLD

The senior paediatric psychologist is responsible for provision of frontline clinical services to the neonatal, paediatric intensive care and paediatric wards, as well as outpatient paediatric clinical services and support to several multidisciplinary teams in particular the audiology team for our cochlear implant outpatients.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
• 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:

• Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year qualification in Psychology, and be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA).
• While not mandatory, a PsychBA Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsychBA approved Supervisor status.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.