About the Psychology Department:
The Townsville University Hospital Psychology Service delivers clinical, health, and neuropsychology services to adult and paediatric inpatients and outpatients of Townsville University Hospital and North Queensland region.
About your new employer: Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family‐friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
* Salary range: $564.64 to $69.55 p.h. (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
About your opportunity:
The senior paediatric psychologist is responsible for provision of frontline clinical services to the neonatal, paediatric intensive care and paediatric wards, as well as outpatient paediatric clinical services and support to several multidisciplinary teams in particular the audiology team for our cochlear implant outpatients.
This role has an assessment focus and works in a multi‐disciplinary team within the Audiology service, with people across the lifespan.
Requirements:
* Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable)
* 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.
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