Senior Psychologist

Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/H24CHQ553940
Closing date 24-Apr-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 9 months
Contact person Joanne Theodoros
Contact details 3068 4499
Access theAbout UsChildren's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.We provide an integrated network of services through:

• Statewide services and programs, including specialist outreach and telehealth services
• Partnerships with other hospital and health services and non-government organisations

Children's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare services and support across the state.Your Opportunity:The position of Psychologist – Senior (Queensland Interdisciplinary Paediatric Persistent Pain Service) will:

• Deliver high level, evidence based, tertiary paediatric psychology services as part of an interdisciplinary team to optimise biopsychosocial outcomes for children and young people experiencing persistent pain.
• Provide professional leadership and management in the coordination and delivery of paediatric psychology services and actively participate in research, teaching and training, service development/ improvement, supervision and service planning.
• Provide high level sophisticated psychological clinical guidance to the interdisciplinary team, provide clinical practice education and mentoring to less experienced psychologists and other practitioners internal and external to QIPPPS

What CHQ HHS can offerApart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS .Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.The Workforce attractive incentive scheme may apply to this position, please refer to the guidelines for further information .Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionApplication Kit