Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a qualified and experienced Psychologist to join our Allied Health team. You have the option to join us either on a Casual basis or as a Permanent Part-Time basis, with a minimum of 15 hours every fortnight.
As part of the Mater Townsville Allied Health Department this role would service both the acute inpatient wards and our rehabilitation programs using a multidisciplinary approach where nursing staff, specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech therapists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists, orthotists/prosthetists and pharmacists work together to ensure the best patient outcomes are achieved.
Mater rehabilitation programs are provided at the Pimlico Campus. Our rehabilitation programs include both overnight and day services.
Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 (HP4) per hour plus 25% Casual Loading and attractive weekend penalty rates plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
- Key responsibilities and duties include:
- Deliver evidence-based, group and individual interventions
- Provide advice and assistance in the development of effective interventions for patients of Mater Townsville Private Hospital
- Provide ongoing assessment to monitor and review the effectiveness of intervention strategies implemented
- Liaise with various specialists and attend multidisciplinary meetings
- Maintain and enhance relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Establish a network of referral options and information for patients
- Ensure other adequate follow up is arranged for our patients ongoing care upon discharge
- Contribute to the integration and evaluation of strategic direction and priorities for quality improvement and research
- Act to enhance the professional development of self and others
- Provision of clinical supervision
- Ensure delegated portfolio responsibilities are achieved within agreed timeframes
- Ensure key performance indicators are achieved within agreed timeframes and resources
About you
We are searching for someone who is/has the following.
- General Registration via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Psychology Board of Australia Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology
- Eligibility for accreditation or current Board approved Supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Ability to provide an experienced level of skilled psychological clinical assessment and interventions.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, establish priorities, exercise initiative, and deliver outputs within agreed timeframes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to professional development and quality improvement and /or clinical research
- Ability to support continuous improvement of local service delivery
- Broad understanding of the continuum of care and the organisational provision of multidisciplinary health service
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close Friday 25th July 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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