Job Description

Summary

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Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

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Job details

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- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
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- Position type: Full-time
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- Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
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- Classification: HP4
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- Workplace Location: Townsville region
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- Job ad reference: QLD/TV691181
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- Closing date: 10-Sep-2026
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- Fortnightly salary: $4912.70 - $5286.40
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- Job duration: Until 31/05/2028
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- Contact person: Sandra Phillips
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- Contact details: (07) 4433 5222 Access the National Relay Service
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About your new employer

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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 continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

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Clinical Excellence

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

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Career Growth and Development

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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.

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Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Advantages

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We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

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- Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
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- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
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- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
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- Uniform and Professional Development leave/allowance
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- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
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About your opportunity

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As a Clinical Psychologist - Senior (Brain Injury), you will deliver evidence-based psychology services in the North Queensland Brain Injury Service. You will provide assessments, intervention and evaluation, support service improvement and supervise and train clinicians and students.

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Requirements

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- Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Postgraduate qualification and proof of registration (AHPRA, PsychBA)
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- Possession of a Class C driver's license.
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- May be required to work across Townsville HHS sites/facilities
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- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
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- Probation period may apply.
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- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

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Applications close: Thursday, 10 September 2026.

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Further information

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

📌 Senior Psychologist (Townsville)
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📍 Townsville