Part time opportunity: Senior Psychologist at Townsville Correctional Complex
We're looking for a Senior Psychologist to work part-time over a 6-month contract, with 14.5 hours per week ideally worked across two full days (Tuesday and Wednesday). If you're interested but require a different arrangement, we encourage you to get in touch as we're open to discussing what might be possible now or in the future.
Make a real impact in mental health. Join QCS as a Senior Psychologist in our multidisciplinary team. Our Townsville Correctional Complex separately accommodates both male and female prisoners, including those on remand and sentenced. This complex has a diverse population, including individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. You'll be part of a team that places a strong emphasis on culturally appropriate psychological service delivery, enhancing your understanding and adaptability.
As a Senior Psychologist, you'll lead mental health assessment and intervention, providing clinical supervision and guidance to a diverse team. Collaboration is key for optimal prisoner outcomes. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, have expertise in mental health, and strong leadership skills, apply now This is a unique opportunity to join us at Townsville Correctional Complex on a part time contract basis and be part of something meaningful.
This is a part-time temporary opportunity, with possibility of extension.
Join our Team as a Senior Psychologist at Townsville Correctional Complex Looking for a meaningful role that fits your schedule? Join our team as a Senior Psychologist at Townsville Correctional Complex, a unique facility supporting both male and female prisoners. This is a part-time, 6-month opportunity ideal for professionals seeking flexibility, variety, and purpose in their work.
Why Choose Us
* Professional Growth: Apply and expand your clinical expertise in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
* Leadership Opportunity: Through clinical supervision and mentorship, you'll not only make a difference in the lives of prisoners but also contribute to the growth of other staff.
* Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative team with professionals from diverse backgrounds, gaining valuable insights and continuous learning.
* Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a broad range of psychological presentations and contribute to culturally responsive care.
Your Impact
* Advanced clinical capability, with the confidence to deliver high-quality psychological services in complex, high-demand environments where adaptability and a thoughtful approach to practice is key.
* Leadership skills, including a proactive approach to mentoring, supervising, and supporting early-career psychologists and contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams, provide expert advice, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and contribute to professional discussions.
* Professional integrity, with a thorough understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities in psychological practice, and a commitment to professional accountability.
* Cultural capability and inclusive practice, with a commitment to delivering services that are responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse populations.
The Following Mandatory Requirements Apply To This Role
* Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree qualification in Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution and full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
* Accreditation to provide Psychology Board approved supervision to postgraduate students, provisional psychologists, and/or psychologists completing the registrar program is highly desirable.
* Possession of post-graduate qualifications (e.g. Masters Degree, DPsych, PhD) from a relevant accredited psychology training programme or equivalent would be well regarded.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/666852/25
Closing Date: Friday, 26th December 2025
Occupational group
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work