About us:
At Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Psychology is about helping people navigate some of life's most challenging moments. From children to older adults, you'll support patients experiencing psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties across hospital and community settings. Whether helping someone through an acute admission, supporting their recovery after discharge or providing specialist outpatient care, your work will help people build wellbeing, strengthen coping skills and improve their quality of life.

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About the role:
Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for patients experiencing emotional, behavioural or cognitive difficulties related to illness, injury or medical treatment.
Deliver person-centred care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings to support healthcare engagement, recovery and wellbeing.
Apply professional judgement and ethical standards, developing clinical independence and managing increasingly complex cases with senior guidance.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to coordinate care and contribute to effective service planning and delivery.
Travel throughout the health service may be required, including the Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan.

About you:
Hold an APAC-accredited four-year psychology qualification and general or provisional registration with AHPRA's Psychology Board of Australia; Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.
Demonstrate psychology knowledge, skills and expertise relevant to the clinical services.
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, communicating clearly with patients, families, caregivers and other stakeholders.
Develop the ability to prioritise routine caseloads and apply appropriate clinical procedures, methods and judgement.




Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing learning, professional development and research.

What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $6,887 p.m. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $46.06 - $60.89 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:
Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
Professional development allowance
Discounted onsite parking, health insurance and gym memberships
Staff health and wellbeing programs and social club
Supported leadership and career development programs
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:
Contact [email protected]
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J695790

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

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📌 Psychologist (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton