Company:

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

Location:

TOWNSVILLE, QLD

The opportunity
Further your career in tropical North Queensland and enjoy the many benefits on offer, including job security, flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities.

About the role
The Townsville Intellectual and Developmental Disability Mental Health Service has been developed to better meet the needs of consumers with neurodivergent disorders, developmental disorders and congenital intellectual disability who access Townsville Mental Health services.

In the Senior Psychologist position, you will provide intake, discipline specific assessment, brief intervention and consultation and liaison services, in partnership with Mental Health Service Group treating teams and primary care providers, for people who have a diagnosed or suspected intellectual and developmental disability with co-occurring moderate to severe mental disorders. (Including those from specific population groups such as rural communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culturally and linguistically diverse populations).

What’s on offer?
Permanent Part-time, 60.8 hours per fortnight.

Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $157,360 p.a., comprising base salary range of $64.64 - $69055 p.h. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (HP4), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Additional benefits
On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Generous leave entitlements
Staff wellness programs
Supportive workplace environment
Access to corporate discounts

Role requirements
The successful applicant must possess a four year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution and general registration with the Psychology Board Board of Australia.

Possession of a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited tertiary institution, or significant progress towards this, would be highly regarded.

Working for Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
At Townsville HHS our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.

About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.

Enquiries: Andrea Catt on 07 4433 8121 / [email protected]

For further information or to apply online: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV621004

Closing date: Thursday, 20 March 2025.