Apply now Job no: 505276
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Psychology
About the role
Catherine's House Mother Baby Unit (CHMBU) is seeking a Senior Psychologist for a Permanent, Part-Time 32 hours per week basis. CHMBU is a leading, integrated perinatal and infant mental health service offering both inpatient and outpatient care to public and private consumers.
The Senior Psychologist will be part of the Allied Health Inpatient Team and play a key leadership role in providing psychological consultation and guidance across Catherine's House services.
CHMBU provides state‐wide acute assessment and treatment for mothers with significant mental health conditions, co‐admitted with their infants (under one year old). The inpatient unit includes 10 beds, with 2 designated as high‐dependency. The outpatient services offer a variety of mental health interventions for mothers, the mother‐infant dyad, and families, as well as community‐based parenting programs.
The Senior Psychologist will work closely with the Team Leader, Nurse Unit Manager, Psychiatry team, and the broader multidisciplinary team. This role involves clinical consultancy, leadership in infant and perinatal mental health practice, and active involvement in research, education, and continuous quality improvement.
* Provide advanced clinical leadership in perinatal mental health to mother‐infant dyads and their support networks
* Deliver evidence‐based perinatal and infant mental health assessments, formulations, and interventions to ensure holistic care for parents, babies, and families
* Offer individual and group clinical interventions for parent‐baby dyads, aligned with the Parent Support Centre and Catherine's House model of care
* Demonstrate leadership in the psychology discipline, particularly in infant and perinatal mental health, within a multidisciplinary team
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to integrate and evaluate strategic priorities for quality improvement and research within Catherine's House
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Contribute to a network of referral options and resources for consumers with perinatal and infant mental health concerns
* Lead and provide clinical supervision, debriefing, and mentorship to less experienced peers, ensuring evidence‐based supervision practices
About you
* General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* High‐level expertise in providing clinical services for complex perinatal and infant mental health presentations, including for mothers and caregivers in the inpatient unit
* Exceptional organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to drive innovation and service improvements
* The capacity to provide clinical services independently in perinatal and infant mental health, demonstrating autonomy and sound clinical judgement
* Experience in initiating, monitoring, and evaluating service initiatives, particularly in the context of clinical services and continuous improvement.
* Advanced clinical practice skills, particularly in evidence‐based, patient‐centred care, ideally within an acute mental health inpatient setting involving families
Mater is Queensland's largest not‐for‐profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose‐driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
* Increase your take‐home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
* Grow your career with access to industry‐leading training and professional development through Mater Education
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on‐site pastoral care teams
* Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
* Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
* Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
* Convenient, discounted on‐site parking
* Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
* Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not‐For‐Profit Healthcare Team
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Applications close on Sunday 22nd March 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of its staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Advertised: 06 Mar 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Mar 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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