As a Psychologist in Child and Youth Mental Health, your expertise helps young people understand, heal and grow. In Gladstone, you’ll deliver evidence-based psychological care across a broad range of presentations, working closely with families and community partners.

This is an opportunity to experience real clinical variety while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle — where professional challenge and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.

Come for the role, stay for the impact — and the lifestyle that makes it sustainable.

Job details

Gladstone is ideal for psychologists seeking a sea change without sacrificing scope of practice. You'll be supported by a multidisciplinary team that values formulation, reflective practice and shared learning, while benefiting from short commutes, access to nature and a strong sense of community. Here, your work is meaningful, your skills are stretched, and your life outside work has space to thrive.

Build your career in a region where your work is valued, your voice is heard, and your life outside work truly matters.

About us:

The Gladstone Integrated Service is in Gladstone and consists of an Adult Mental Health Service, Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS), Step-Up-Step Down Unit and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. The Gladstone Integrated Service provides specialised services for the population of Gladstone and the surrounding areas through a range of interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referrals. The service works in collaboration with the local hospitals, other Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs teams and with primary health, community and private sector providers to reduce symptoms and facilitate recovery.

About the role:

• Deliver psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and case coordination
• Support children, young people and families through evidence-based practice
• Participate in service development, education and quality improvement

About you:

• You hold full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist
• You value recovery-focused, developmentally informed practice
• You work collaboratively and communicate with confidence and empathy
• You are committed to professional growth and reflective practice

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $135,857 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $56.08 - $60.05 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.

For assistance:

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

Applications close: Sunday, 8 February 2026

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GL6A674343 - Clinical Nurse (PDF)
  
  GL6A674343 - Mental Health Clinician HP (PDF)