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Psychologist - Senior, Allied Health Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
If you’re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working within the Psychology Services Team, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care that changes lives.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH655734 |
| Closing date | 04-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Pauline Walter |
| Contact details | 07 4226 9529 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will;
- Provide high level psychology assessment, consultation, therapeutic intervention and discharge planning for Paediatric patients and their families, particularly where exacerbation of symptoms is associated with psychological distress and adjustment difficulties.
- Utilise high level communication skills to provide professional advice to medical and nursing staff, allied health professionals, non-professionals, community organisations and to patients and their carers regarding clinical and health psychology areas.
- Facilitate and contribute to clinical research, education and training activities within the work unit and across the broader service to support quality outcomes for patients.
- Perform the majority of tasks and duties with a high degree of independence, including provision of independent clinical services of a complex and varied nature.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CAH655734 Role Description (PDF, 191KB)
Role Description
