Part time opportunity: Senior Psychologist at Townsville Correctional Complex

We’re looking for a Senior Psychologist to work part-time over a 6-month contract, with 14.5 hours per week ideally worked across two full days (Tuesday and Wednesday). If you’re interested but require a different arrangement, we encourage you to get in touch as we’re open to discussing what might be possible now or in the future.

Job details

Make a real impact in mental health. Join QCS as a Senior Psychologist in our multidisciplinary team. Our Townsville Correctional Complex separately accommodates both male and female prisoners, including those on remand and sentenced. This complex has a diverse population, including individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. You'll be part of a team that places a strong emphasis on culturally appropriate psychological service delivery, enhancing your understanding and adaptability.

As a Senior Psychologist, you'll lead mental health assessment and intervention, providing clinical supervision and guidance to a diverse team. Collaboration is key for optimal prisoner outcomes. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, have expertise in mental health, and strong leadership skills, apply now! This is a unique opportunity to join us at Townsville Correctional Complex on a part time contract basis and be part of something meaningful.

This is a part-time temporary opportunity, with possibility of extension.

Join our Team as a Senior Psychologist at Townsville Correctional Complex! Looking for a meaningful role that fits your schedule? Join our team as a Senior Psychologist at Townsville Correctional Complex, a unique facility supporting both male and female prisoners. This is a part-time, 6-month opportunity ideal for professionals seeking flexibility, variety, and purpose in their work.

Why Choose Us:

• Professional Growth: Apply and expand your clinical expertise in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
• Leadership Opportunity: Through clinical supervision and mentorship, you'll not only make a difference in the lives of prisoners but also contribute to the growth of other staff.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative team with professionals from diverse backgrounds, gaining valuable insights and continuous learning.
• Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a broad range of psychological presentations and contribute to culturally responsive care.

Your Impact:

• Advanced clinical capability, with the confidence to deliver high-quality psychological services in complex, high-demand environments where adaptability and a thoughtful approach to practice is key.
• Leadership skills, including a proactive approach to mentoring, supervising, and supporting early-career psychologists and contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams, provide expert advice, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and contribute to professional discussions.
• Professional integrity, with a thorough understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities in psychological practice, and a commitment to professional accountability.
• Cultural capability and inclusive practice, with a commitment to delivering services that are responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse populations.

The following mandatory requirements apply to this role:

• Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree qualification in Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution and full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Accreditation to provide Psychology Board approved supervision to postgraduate students, provisional psychologists, and/or psychologists completing the registrar program is highly desirable.
• Possession of post-graduate qualifications (e.g. Masters Degree, DPsych, PhD) from a relevant accredited psychology training programme or equivalent would be well regarded.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/666852/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18th November 2025

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

This is a part-time position. 29 hours per fortnight, 0.40 FTE

Documents

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

• 666852-25-Role Profile (PDF, 261KB)
  
  
  666852-25-Applicant Information Guide (PDF, 957KB)