Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km², delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

As an employer our goal is to be a GREAT PLACE TO WORK and we are committed to securing and maintaining an exceptional workforce.

What's on offer?
Permanent full-time opportunity 

Generous remuneration package value up to $132,730 p.a.comprising:

• Salary range of $76,747 to $116,332 p.a. (HP3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

We are committed to providing a wide range of rewarding career opportunities to our employees and encourage professional development. Our health service offers a variety of additional employment benefits which include salary sacrificing options, shift allowances, locality allowances, professional development assistance, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program.

About the role

• Assist in the development and facilitation of education to individual and group patients and other relevant persons on psychological or behavioural issues that impact on their health.
• Apply professional judgement to a caseload, adapting routine clinical practice as required, in accordance with evidence-based professional and ethical standards.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within the team, with stakeholders and with clients of the service, using high level communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills and experience

• Knowledge, experience and skill in the provision of evidence based psychological assessments and interventions.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, the management of persistent pain.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with ability to consult and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply established practice and ethical standards to the provision of psychology assessment and intervention services.

Role requirements

• Applicants must possess a four year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

About the location
Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Bede Ashley on (07) 4433  5316. Applications close on Tuesday, 4th June 2024

 Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.