Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Psychologist - Senior
Vacancy: Fixed Term Temporary full-time, from 10/03/2025 up to 05/09/2025.
Location: Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Mental Health Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
Salary range: $4912.70 to $5286.40 p.f. (HP4)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Add in about flexible working arrangements if applicable to role or hiring manager
Why Choose Us?
Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
The successful applicant must possess a four-year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from accredited tertiary institution. Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required. Possession of a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical or Health Psychology from an accredited tertiary institution, or significant progress towards this, would be highly regarded.
While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the mental Health Act 2000 would be well regarded.
Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class 'C' motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
All positions appointed to Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sarah Eaglesham on (07) 4433 1808.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV609147
Applications close: Thursday, 02 January 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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