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About us:

The Service aims to reduce the harm from alcohol and drug use as well as improve the health and wellbeing of our clients, their families, and the community. Our main office is located in Rockhampton, but provides outreach services to other areas including Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater, and Biloela.

About the role:

In this role you provide advance level clinical practice in the delivery of drug and alcohol health services to clients across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. The position promotes harm minimisation and primary health care principles in engaging target client groups and the broader community.

About you:

Mandatory qualification/s: The successful applicant must possess a four-year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution and full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate.

• Appointment to this position requires the applicant to be nearing completion of a post-graduate qualification or to have proof of full registration (or eligibility for full registration) as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, the following would be considered highly desirable:

• PsychBA (Psychology Board of Australia) Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsychBA-approved supervisor status.
• Membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,706 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $42.40 - $56.89 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4E566041.

Applications close: Sunday, 2 June 2024.