Location:

Rural and Remote Management, TOWNSVILLE, 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
In this Clinical Lead role you will provide clinical leadership for community mental health teams located in Ayr, Charters Towers, Ingham and Palm Island, and the outreach services to Hughenden and Richmond.

This includes:

·         Demonstrating advanced knowledge and clinical skills in multi-disciplinary mental health services within community settings.

·         Providing service wide clinical and professional leadership and advice and support to enhance the capacity of mental health care providers and clinicians from various disciplines to respond to the needs of people with mental health problems and disorders in rural and remote areas.

Travel to rural sites within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service area to support community mental health teams is a requirement for this position.

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 an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year qualification in Psychology and be eligible for general  registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia Psychology Board Board of Australia.

While not mandatory, a Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsyBA approved Supervisor status.

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

For further information or to apply online: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV628421

Closing date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025.