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Psychologist - Senior (Oncology) - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Support resilience where it matters most.
If you’re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working with the (Oncology) Psychology Department, 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 | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH685827 |
| Closing date | 06-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full 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 your opportunity:
In this position you will...
- Use evidence based psychological tools to contribute to the psychological assessment and management of patients with cancer and their carers with a high level of professional independence.
- Apply high level professional judgement, policy knowledge and clinical expertise to develop and improve clinical practices to enhance service delivery to a complex and diverse health care population.
- Participate at a high level in the development and management of clinical research and service evaluation activities relevant to the Medical Oncology, Haematology and Radiology Services.
- 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.
- Contribute to effective team functioning and coordination of patient care through development of cooperative and effective working relationships, active participation in team meetings and interdisciplinary consultations and provision of education regarding clinical and health psychology areas to other team members.
- Provide clinical practice supervision to Queensland Health psychologists and postgraduate psychology students within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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.
Documents
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