Psychologist Senior Paediatrics, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Paid study leave

Professional development

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

EAP and mental health programs

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Psychologist Senior Paediatrics to deliver expert paediatric psychology services across hospital and community settings in Brisbane – West, Australia.

The role requires high-level clinical expertise, professional registration in Australia, and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for clinical supervision, mentorship, and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• High level clinical expertise in paediatric psychology.
• Knowledge of psychology services in community/hospital settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication with patients, psychologists and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Commitment to quality improvement and research.
• Active contribution to learning through supervision and mentoring.
• Display honesty, integrity and respect for patients, carers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology services in paediatric health settings.
• Lead clinical supervision and mentoring of staff.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and research activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care across hospital and community settings.

Skills

Paediatric psychology

Clinical assessment

Formulation and treatment

Verbal and written communication

Quality improvement

Mentoring and supervision

Education

Registered Psychologist in Australia

Job description

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level clinical expertise and skill within a paediatric health setting, including psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills.
• Knowledge of the provision of psychology services in a community health and/or hospital-based service.
• High level verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, Psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting.
• Commitment to continuous service improvement through leading quality improvement and research activities.
• Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing.
• Honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Psychologist Senior Paediatrics, Queensland Health Brisbane - West, Australia