Summary Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking an Allied Health Clinician – Senior to join the team within Child, Youth and Family Health Service at the Kirwan Health Campus on a Permanent full-time basis. About the work unit / facility As a part of the Early Intervention Parenting Clinician Service (EIPC) situated within the multidisciplinary Child Youth and Family Health team, the position will provide high level early intervention counselling services and parenting programs for families with complex needs. The parenting period covered is from antenatal through to postnatal with children aged up to 4 years. About your new employer 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. 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. Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. Salary range: $4912.70 to $5286.40 p.f. (HP4) 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available About your opportunity The purpose of this role is to deliver senior Psychology/Social Work services within the Early Intervention Parenting Clinician service. This includes: Delivering high quality evidenced based Psychology/Social Work clinical services to patients/consumers within a highly functioning interprofessional team. Contribution to the advancement of quality Psychology/Social Work services and optimal patient care, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and clinical education. Monitoring and reporting on work practices and outcomes, including initiating, planning and evaluating relevant quality and research initiatives. Providing supervision and training to less experienced (HP3) clinicians, students and to Allied Health Assistants (AHA's). Requirements: Psychologist – General Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four year qualification in Psychology, and be eligible for General registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA). While not mandatory, a Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA) area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsychBA approved Supervisor status. Social Worker Possession of a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Overseas qualified social work candidates require a ‘certification of eligibility' letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW. This evidence should be included with your application for consideration. Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1. This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary! Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Helen Giles on (07) 4433 9. Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV675657 Applications close: Wednesday, 25 February 2026 Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
