Senior Psychologist Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tell me more…

This exciting and newly created role within the child development service provides an opportunity for you deliver specialist child development services across the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

 To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Demonstrated application of high-level knowledge, expertise and specialist skills in the field of paediatric, developmental psychology clinical practice and capacity within a multi-cultural context with a high proportion of First Nations people.
  • Demonstrated high level communication skills and the ability to collaborate with and provide advice to colleagues and senior management regarding paediatric developmental clinical service development and business planning processes relevant to the delivery and development of occupational therapy services.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change through quality and service improvement activities and provide strategic direction across the health service.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:

  • Base comprising salary between $119,651.00 – $128,751.00 p.a
  • Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
  • Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
  • Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility 
  • Great support team 
  • Professional development 
  • Interstate candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. For more info visit: http://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives 

Requirements for the role:

  • Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties. Current registration as an Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) is mandatory.
  • Travel across the TCHHS will be a requirement of this position in commercial and/or light aircraft and 4WD vehicles.
  • It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (Health Employment Directive No. 12/21 and Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70).

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Job Salary

Full time

Recent job advertisements

Youth Worker – Department of Youth Justice

As a Youth Worker, you will specifically: Provide supervision and support to young people in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, strategic priorities, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice. Support the Program Coordinator in relation to the maintenance of services for young people subject to youth justice interventions. Provide supervision and support to

Read More

Residential Youth Workers – Sunshine Coast – ProCare Australia

The OrganisationProCare Australia – Leaders in Recruitment and Labour Hire for the Community Service sector. Since 2003, ProCare Australia have been connecting qualified and experienced Community Service professionals to casual, locum, fixed term contract and permanent opportunities. We support Government Agencies, Non-Government organisations, Not for Profit organisations and private companies with recruitment of Community Servi

Read More

Youth Worker – Community Village Activities Worker – Uniting NSW & ACT

About the Role   This is part-time contract opportunity working 13 hours week until July 30, 2025 (with possible extension) based at Wardell Community Village. Be a driving force for recovery in Cabbage Tree Island Community. As a Youth Worker, you will implement and support activities that bring hope and resilience to residents, especially those impacted by the recent floods. Your focus will be on en

Read More