Are you a qualified Psychologist, looking for the next step in your career? Our Rockhampton team are seeking a Psychologist – Senior to deliver high quality, integrated clinical psychology services within a multidisciplinary team until November 2025.

Deliver services to children with complex developmental needs and their families, as well as Hospital and Health Service patients who develop emotional, behavioural, and/or cognitive issues secondary to their medical condition, illness, or injury; or where emotional, behavioural, and/or cognitive issues are impacting on their healthcare engagement and recovery. Could this be you?

Full or Part Time hours available for this position.

Job details

About us:

Psychology impacts upon a range of psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties to improve health and well-being across the lifespan. Central Queensland Health (CQ Health) offers a comprehensive psychology service to support patients through their acute hospital admission, recovery following discharge, and/or when accessing specialist outpatient services. Our Psychologists work with a range of populations including paediatrics, adults and older adults in hospital and community facilities across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions.

About the role:

The Psychologist - Senior provides high level, evidence-based psychological assessment, and intervention across a range of inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan, including the Child Development Service.

• Deliver high-level psychology assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and case management services within a multi-disciplinary team with minimal direct clinical practice supervision.
• Actively participate in the psychology and multidisciplinary team/s to provide high-quality patient care, including through participation in meetings and planning activities, working co-operatively and effectively within the team/s, and with patients and other stakeholders.
• Provide high-level clinical advice regarding patients/clients to other staff including Medical Officers, Nurses, Allied Health Clinicians, and external agencies as required.

About you:

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) / Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate is mandatory for this position.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Health Psychology at the Masters/Doctorate level or PsyBA area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Health Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsyBA approved supervisor status.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $13,113 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D633642

Applications close: Monday, 12 May 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5D633642 - Psychologist - Senior (PDF, 454KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants