Psychologist Senior

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

• The purpose of this position is to play a key role in delivering Queensland Health's Early Intervention and Parenting Support Initiative, the Expanded Child Health Centre Initiative and Putting Queensland Kids First Strategy, specifically the Sustained Health Home Visiting Program and Enhanced Child Health Services and Developmental Checks Initiative.
• The position sits within Child, Youth and Family Health and is designed to provide high level, specialist early intervention counselling services and parenting programs for families with complex needs and whose children are on a normal developmental trajectory. The parenting period covered is from antenatal through to postnatal with children aged up to 4 years. Clinical services are provided in line with the appropriate professional code of ethics.
• A key component of the position is to provide clinical input and support regarding relevant early intervention and parenting issues to Child Health staff and other key stakeholders, especially those implementing the above initiatives, using a partnership approach.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Travel is a requirement of this position.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Blue Card checks (for Social Workers).

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Michele Moretto on (07) 4433 9***.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV691052

Applications close: Wednesday, 9 September 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.