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Psychologist - Senior (Chronic Disease)
Psychology Department, Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
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| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV693435 |
| Closing date | 12-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part-time, 38 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Vidula Garde |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 5263 Access the National Relay Service |
About your employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Base salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development allowance and leave
- Plus a range of salary packaging options may be available
- Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity
In this senior clinical role, you will provide evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention services to patients living with chronic health conditions across northern and western Queensland. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver specialist care through virtual clinics and hospital-based consultations, supporting improved patient outcomes for rural and remote communities. You will also contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the supervision and mentoring of early career psychologists.
Requirements:
- Applicants must possess general registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA).
- While not mandatory, a Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA) area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology/Health Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsychBA approved Supervisor status.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with chronic health conditions.
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Vidula Garde on (07) 4433 5263.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV693435
Applications close: Monday, 12 October 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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