Summary

Exciting opportunities available now with the

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

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About your new employer

Clinical Excellence The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to creative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits

Remuneration package value up to $34,523 p.a. comprising:

- Salary range: $73.12 to $76.30 p.h. (HP5)
- 4 - 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading




- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Uniform and Professional Development leave/allowance
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity: As an Advanced Clinical Lead - Brain Injury, you will provide clinical psychology services to patients following brain injury within the North Queensland Brain Injury Service. You will provide specialised psychological services, lead service improvement, research and quality activities, and provide clinical leadership and qualified governance within the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

- Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Postgraduate qualification and proof of registration (PsychBA, AHPRA)
- Possession of a Class C driver's license.
- May be required to work across Townsville HHS sites/facilities.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- 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: Sandra Phillips on (07) 4433 5222 4433 5222).

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV691209

Applications close: Sunday, 13 September 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.

📌 Clinical Lead (Townsville)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Townsville