About the work unit / facility
Mental Health Resource Team / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville
About your opportunity
This position provides specialised clinical and consultancy services within the Mental Health Service Group. The position delivers advanced Clinical Neuropsychological services to stakeholders/consumers within the Mental Health Service Group to achieve excellence in patient care, education and research.
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
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.
Career Growth and Development
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 (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
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.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
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: $144,991 to $151,289 p.a. (HP5)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Postgraduate qualification, and a Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA) area of practice endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology, and general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA). PsychBA approved supervisor status or eligibility to apply is mandatory.
Drivers Licence: 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.
All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
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; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Ebony Butler on (07) 4433 8124.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV687648
Applications close: Sunday, 23 August 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
