Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service - Rockhampton QLD

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.

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.

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 professional development programs
- Adaptable 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.

Frontline Support

This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

📌 Psychologist (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton