Psychologist - Advanced

Lead specialised transplant psychology services, providing advanced assessment and intervention for heart and lung transplant patients while driving service innovation, research, and strategic clinical leadership at local, state-wide, and national levels.
About this role
About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality and service improvement activities related to heart and lung transplantation, and develop and drive research programs, and as required by the clinical programs and psychology department.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Deliver specialised transplant psychology services, supporting patients with complex cardiac and respiratory conditions through every stage of the transplant journey.
- Work as a valued member of a highly skilled multidisciplinary transplant team, influencing holistic patient care and outcomes.
- Lead innovative quality improvement, service development, and research initiatives that shape the future of transplant psychology.
- Provide expert clinical leadership, consultation, and advice across hospital, state-wide, and national healthcare networks.
- Mentor and supervise psychologists, interns, and students while contributing to education and workforce development.
- Expand your expertise in a highly specialised field through ongoing professional development, research collaboration, and advanced clinical practice.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Job details
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Position status Permanent |
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Position type Full-time |
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Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
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Classification HP5 |
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Workplace Location Brisbane - North |
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Job ad reference QLD/PCH695746 |
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Closing date 09-Nov-2026 |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Permanent full time |
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Contact person
Dr Marilia Libera |
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Contact details
(07) 3139 4880
Access the National Relay Service |
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Attachments
PCH695746 - Role Description (PDF, 524KB)
Role Description Application Support (PDF, 860KB) Application Kit Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB) Application Kit |
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