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Senior Psychologist
North Queensland Brain Injury Service - Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV691181 |
| Closing date | 10-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 31/05/2028 |
| Contact person | Sandra Phillips |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 5222 Access the National Relay Service |
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Uniform and Professional Development leave/allowance
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
As a Clinical Psychologist - Senior (Brain Injury), you will deliver evidence-based psychology services in the North Queensland Brain Injury Service. You will provide assessments, intervention and evaluation, support service improvement and supervise and train clinicians and students.
Requirements:
- Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Postgraduate qualification and proof of registration (AHPRA, PsychBA)
- Possession of a Class C driver's license.
- May be required to work across Townsville HHS sites/facilities
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Sandra Phillips on (07) 4433 5222.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV691181
Applications close: Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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