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Psychologist - Senior (Renal/Rehab) - Cairns
Cairns Hospital
Make the move. Make a difference.
Help people get back to what matters.
Join a dedicated Psychology Department committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. In this rewarding role, you will provide expert psychological services in partnership with patients, multidisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders, helping individuals achieve meaningful health outcomes. With opportunities to engage in outreach services across the community, you'll make a real difference by bringing compassionate, evidence-based care to those who need it most.Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH691691 |
| Closing date | 21-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Pauline Walter |
| Contact details | 07 4226 9529 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Psychology Services forms part of Allied Health Services that report to the Director of Allied Health operationally and the Executive Director of Allied Health for professional governance. Allied Health professionals operate in a variety of clinical and service environments across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS). Allied Health professionals operating within these environments provide assessment and intervention utilising a variety of service models including clinical service teams, discipline specific delivery, primary health care, multidisciplinary teams and collaborative practice.
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 role:
In this position you will…..
- Provide high level psychological assessment, consultation and brief interventions for patients.
- Show a high level of understanding of the environment in which clinical decisions are made to influence health outcomes and ensure that service initiatives are integrated into clinical practice, work unit guidelines and service procedures.
- 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.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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