Location: Townsville, QLD

Permanent Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight

Mental Health Resource Team | Townsville University Hospital

Remuneration package up to $172,615 p.a. + additional incentives and benefits

Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate

Lead. Influence. Innovate. Make a lasting impact in Mental Health Neuropsychology.

An exceptional opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Mental Health Resource Team in beautiful Townsville, North Queensland.

This advanced role offers the opportunity to provide clinical leadership, influence service development, supervise the next generation of clinicians and shape the delivery of neuropsychological services across a large and diverse Mental Health Service Group.

This is more than a clinical role. It is an opportunity to be a recognised clinician, educator, supervisor and leader within a progressive tertiary mental health service, contributing to excellence in patient care, education and research.

About the Role

Working as part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Deliver advanced clinical neuropsychological services across a range of mental health settings
• Provide expert consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Lead and contribute to service development initiatives and innovative models of care
• Provide advanced clinical supervision and professional support to students, provisional psychologists, psychology registrars and neuropsychology registrars
• Offer service-wide leadership and expert guidance in areas of Clinical Neuropsychology
• Support capability development and mentor less experienced clinicians
• Contribute to research, education and quality improvement activities

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, leadership, supervision and academic collaboration within a major tertiary teaching hospital.

You'll benefit from:

• A permanent full-time position within a highly regarded Mental Health Service
• Opportunities to influence service delivery and clinical practice at a service-wide level
• Extensive supervision, teaching and mentoring opportunities
• Access to academic resources and potential research collaborations through our established links with James Cook University
• A culture committed to innovation, professional development and evidence-based care

Salary and Benefits

We offer an attractive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits to support your wellbeing, professional development and career progression.

Package Includes

• 17.5% recreational leave loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Generous leave entitlements, including carers leave, parental leave and purchased leave. Find out more here

Professional Development

• Annual professional development allowance 
• Dedicated professional development leave
• Ongoing career-advancement opportunities

Financial Benefits

• Salary packaging options to boost take-home pay
• Additional allowances and entitlements in accordance with the relevant award/EB agreement

Workplace Culture & Wellbeing

• Supportive team-focused multidisciplinary environment
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and flexible working arrangements (subject to operational requirements)

Live and Work in Tropical North Queensland

Townsville offers the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

• Over 300 days of sunshine each year
• Stunning beaches and waterfront living
• Easy access to Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef
• National parks, hiking trails and outdoor adventures
• Affordable living compared with major metropolitan centres
• A vibrant regional city with excellent schools, restaurants, sporting and cultural facilities

Whether you're seeking your next leadership opportunity or looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing regional health service, Townsville offers the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and lifestyle.

What You’ll Need

• An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited postgraduate qualification
• General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Psychology Board of Australia Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor status, or eligibility to apply for approved supervisor status

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a team of passionate clinicians dedicated to delivering excellence in patient care, education and research while enjoying the unique lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.

Apply now and help shape the future of Clinical Neuropsychology within Mental Health.

Enquiries: Ebony Butler on (07) 4433 8124 | [email protected]
Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV687648   
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August 2026