Senior Psychologist (Paediatrics)

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

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

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:

We offer attractive remuneration packages up to $55,167 p.a. and generous leave entitlements.

• 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.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Vidula Garde on (07) 4433 5263.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV684728

Applications close: Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.