About the work unit / facility
The Memory and Cognition clinic is a specialised diagnostic service that provides assessment, diagnosis, and recommendations for persons with suspected dementia, younger onset dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
About your new employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. with employees benefiting from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support. We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.
Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.
We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Professional development allowance
* Plus great Salary Packaging options
* Flexible working arrangements
About your opportunity
This position is a sole practitioner, who engages with other multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of services. This position coordinates and undertakes high level psychological interventions such as clinical and neuropsychological assessments, education and care co-ordination of clients who present with memory and cognition issues and provides support and education to clients and their carers.
Requirements:
Applicants must hold an APAC‑accredited postgraduate qualification, general registration with AHPRA, and a Psychology Board of Australia area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology. PsychBA‑approved supervisor status would be highly regarded.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries: Susan Tench on
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-
Applications close: 19/01/2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.