Make a meaningful difference through patient-centred psychological care. An exciting opportunity is available for a Psychologist to join the Psychology team at STARS (Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service).

Job details

About the role

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychology and/or neuropsychology services to patients and families across the continuum of care. Working within a supportive interprofessional team, you will contribute to collaborative, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or outpatient services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Organise and prioritise allocated patient caseload and undertake routine psychology tasks within well establish clinical protocols and according to approved clinical management plans to ensure appropriate and effective patient management.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within the psychology and interprofessional team and with patients and their families to provide value based and collaborative care.
• Provide student education and clinical practice supervision for less experienced practitioners, commensurate with the level of experience, as well as direction to assistant, support staff and work experience students, under guidance of senior clinical practitioners.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within a team and by engaging in clinical education, quality improvement and professional development activities.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

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

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  Psychology Flyer_Benefits 2025 (PDF)
  
  STR694484 Role Description (PDF)