Townsville University Hospital - Psychology Department

Temporary Full-Time - 3 years

Step into a role that offers genuine growth, rich clinical variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across acute, subacute, and outpatient services in North Queensland’s major tertiary hospital.

Townsville University Hospital is seeking a motivated Clinical Neuropsychology Trainee/Registrar to join our dynamic Psychology Department. This is an excellent opportunity to consolidate your neuropsychology training within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values evidence-based practice, collaboration, and professional development.

About the Role

As part of our high-performing team, you will deliver high-quality Clinical Neuropsychology services across acute, rehabilitation, geriatric, and outpatient settings. You’ll work closely with experienced clinicians while developing increasing independence and clinical reasoning across routine to complex presentations. Your work will support patient-centred, integrated care and contribute to assessment, formulation, and intervention planning within the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply competent clinical neuropsychology skills aligned with professional, ethical, and evidence-based standards.
• Provide neuropsychology input to multidisciplinary teams to support integrated, patient-centred care.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to supervision and teaching, where eligible, including postgraduate psychology students.
• Support education and capability building within the multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including self-directed learning, workshops, and conferences.
• Demonstrate growing independence in clinical judgement as supervision requirements decrease.

About You

You bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a commitment to high-quality neuropsychological practice. You enjoy working collaboratively, value reflective practice, and are keen to develop your skills across a diverse caseload.

What’s On Offer

• Remunerationup to $132,513p.a. (incl. base salary, 12.75% super, and 17.5% leave loading).
• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging
• Professional development allowance.
• Additional benefits available.

What You’ll Need

• A four-year APAC accredited degree in Psychology.
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• A post graduate qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology, or near completion.

Why Join Us

At Townsville University Hospital, you’ll be part of a large, diverse health service that offers opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and advance your career. You’ll work alongside experienced neuropsychologists, have access to varied clinical presentations, and contribute to meaningful research and service development.

Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV673708

Applications close: Monday, 16 February 2026