About your new employer The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University. A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities. Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages. Competitive salary and benefits We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 p.h. (HP4) 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Professional development allowance and leave Plus great Salary Sacrificing options About your opportunity The Townsville University Hospital Psychology Service provides clinical, health, and neuropsychology services to adult and paediatric inpatients and outpatients across Townsville University Hospital and the broader North Queensland region. The Senior Paediatric Psychologist plays a pivotal role in delivering frontline clinical care to neonatal, paediatric intensive care, and general paediatric wards. The role also encompasses outpatient paediatric services and active participation in several multidisciplinary teams, most notably, supporting the audiology team in caring for cochlear implant outpatients. Key responsibilities include: Conducting psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions. Providing high-level clinical psychological consultation, assessment, and treatment across neonatal and paediatric services for patients and families within the Townsville Hospital and Health Services (THHS). Performing clinical and psychometric assessments across the lifespan, including the Bayley-4 and Leiter-3 for relevant cochlear implant patients. Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced clinical care and improve outcomes for young people admitted to Townsville University Hospital and those engaged with the Cochlear Implant Service. Contributing at an advanced level to the development and implementation of best-practice models of care for children's services, and engaging in psychological research within the health service. Please refer to the Role Description for further details. We'd love you to join us, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact! Applications Contact: Vidula Garde on (07) 4433 5263. Applications close: 05/11/2025. Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.
