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Senior Psychologist
South Brisbane
The position of Psychologist – Senior (Queensland Interdisciplinary Paediatric Persistent Pain Service) will deliver high level, evidence based, tertiary paediatric psychology services as part of an interdisciplinary team to optimise biopsychosocial outcomes for children and young people experiencing persistent pain. Provide professional leadership and management in the coordination and delivery of paediatric psychology services and actively participate in research, teaching and training, service development/ improvement, supervision and service planning.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H26CHQ688456 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Joanne Theodoros |
| Contact details | 30684499 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Team
The mission of the Queensland Interdisciplinary Paediatric Persistent Pain Service (QIPPPS) is to support children and young people experiencing persistent pain and their families to confidently connect with life, one step at a time. QIPPPS lead in delivering, and advocating for, evidence based persistent pain services for children and young people, and their families throughout Queensland. As an interdisciplinary team, we achieve this through living the CHQ values of Respect, Integrity, Imagination, and Care.
About the Role
In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:
Clinical Practice
- Provide high level independent, family centred clinical Psychology services that includes complex psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people and their families experiencing persistent pain, in accordance with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics and the Psychology Board of Australia professional and ethical standards.
Communication / Team Participation
- Provide high level psychology advice, reports and advocacy within the interdisciplinary team and health system
- Be approachable and demonstrate a high standard of oral and written communication skills to work effectively with children, parents/carers, interdisciplinary team members, other health professionals and agencies and to contribute to clinical intervention.
Leadership / Work Unit Management
- Initiate, monitor and evaluate quality and service improvement activities, including the development of policies, procedures and guidelines
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HHS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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