Title:

Psychologist – Advanced

Location:

Burdekin Community Mental Health Service, AYR, QLD

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

About the role
The Burdekin Community Mental Health Service is a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health team that provides a range of community based, acute mental health services across the lifespan including adults, children and young people, older people, people who come in contact with the criminal justice system, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The service is host to a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health team based at Ayr Hospital, which utilises a case-management model as a method of improving community based mental health.

The purpose of this Team Leader role is to provide leadership and direction to the team and service. The incumbent may also hold a small clinical caseload as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering quality clinical care.

What’s on offer?
Permanent Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight.

Remuneration package of up to $172,615 p.a., comprising base salary range of $132,562 - $151,289 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (HP5), 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 registration with the Psychology 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
Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin region is located about an hour’s drive south of Townsville and is a popular spot for fishing.  Ayr is the main town in the Burdekin Shire and its residents enjoy being part of a vibrant community, affordable living, stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Enquiries: Samuel Philip on 07 4433 4145 / [email protected]

For further information or to apply online: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV628209

Closing date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025.