Join a supportive team delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological services as the Permanent Part Time Psychologist.

You’ll strengthen your professional skills while building independence in clinical decision-making, guided by experienced senior psychologists. Bring your voice to service planning and help drive innovation in person-centred, integrated care alongside patients, families, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. As your experience grows, so will your leadership, from mentoring students and early-career clinicians to confidently delegating to Allied Health Assistants, you’ll help shape the future of our workforce.

If you're passionate, motivated, and ready for a role that invests in your development while you invest in others, this is your perfect next step.

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 Hospital and Health Service 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 role provides comprehensive psychological assessment and intervention for 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. Care may be delivered across a range of inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

About you:

• Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year qualification in Psychology and general or provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and/or registration or membership with the appropriate association within Australia.
• Post-graduate 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 $53,026 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 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) RK5L671342

Applications close: Sunday, 4 January 2026

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK5L671342 - Psychologist (PDF)