Registered Psychologist — Community Mental Health Leader

One Door; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Workplace Banking Program

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join the Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre, delivering accessible, evidence-based mental health care to adults. You will conduct assessments, provide interventions, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team while aligning with trauma‑informed and recovery‑oriented practices.

The role supports the centre's mission to offer community-based services with flexible hours (22.5–38 per week) on a fixed-term contract through mid‑2027.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and full registration with AHPRA.
• Experience supporting people with mental health challenges and complex needs.
• Strong assessment, intervention, and recovery‑oriented practice.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessments and interventions tailored to individuals.
• Provide care coordination and support to clients, families and carers.
• Offer clinical advice and capacity-building to staff and partners.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain documentation and comply with professional standards and Mind policies.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Psychological interventions

Care coordination

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Mind Australia is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join the Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre, delivering accessible, evidence-based mental health care to adults. You will conduct assessments, provide interventions, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team while aligning with trauma‑informed and recovery‑oriented practices.

The role supports the centre's mission to offer community-based services with flexible hours (22.5–38 per week) on a fixed-term contract through mid‑2027.