Position Highlights

- Meaningful clinical work supporting veterans, current serving Defence members and their families

- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

- Regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development

- Deliver evidence-based therapy and tailored treatment programs

- Purpose-driven organisation focused on improving veteran wellbeing

- Full salary packaging benefits available through RemServ

Employment Type

- Permanent Full-Time

Practice Information

This organisation provides integrated mental health, physical rehabilitation, wellbeing and social connection services to current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their families impacted by service. Based within a Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centre, the multidisciplinary team includes psychologists and other health and wellbeing professionals who work collaboratively to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care. Services include psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention, recovery programs and community connection activities, supporting veterans and families to reconnect, recover and thrive.

Position Description

As a Psychologist, you will provide psychological assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to veterans, current serving Defence members and their families.

You will develop and implement tailored treatment plans that respond to individual needs, support clients with a broad range of psychological and wellbeing challenges, and facilitate group skills development programs within your scope of practice.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with colleagues, external clinicians and referral partners to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.

You will maintain high-quality clinical records, reports and case notes,



contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of programs and services, and actively participate in clinical supervision and professional development.

Position Requirements

- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology

- Full, unconditional registration with AHPRA

- Minimum two years' experience working as a Psychologist

- Experience developing and delivering evidence-based treatment plans

- Strong clinical communication, assessment, report writing and documentation skills

- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

- Commitment to skilled standards, ethical practice and ongoing clinical development

- National Police Check

- Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence

Highly regarded

- Experience providing psychological services to current or former Defence members and their families

- Additional training in trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Prolonged Exposure (PE)

After Hours Requirements

No

About Townsville

Townsville is North Queensland's largest city and Australia's largest garrison city, offering a unique blend of professional opportunity and tropical lifestyle. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, affordable living, and easy access to Magnetic Island, the Great Barrier Reef and stunning natural attractions, Townsville is an ideal place to live and work. Home to a large Defence and veteran community, the region provides a strong sense of connection, purpose and community while offering all the benefits of a vibrant regional city.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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📌 Psychologist | Townsville QLD (10004237) (Townsville City)
🏢 Health Workforce Queensland
📍 Townsville City