Psychologist – Northern Queensland

Psychologist – any level (provisional, general registration or clinical)

Location: Northern Queensland – Townsville, Mackay, Cairns, Ayr
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (3-4 days a week)
Salary: $110k-$130k + super + benefits depending on your level

About the Company

Our client has established a strong reputation over the past decade as a leading allied health provider across North Queensland. With a multidisciplinary team of more than 80 professionals spanning Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, and Behaviour Support, they deliver high-quality services to both NDIS participants and private clients through their clinics in Cairns, Townsville, Ayr, Charters Towers, and Mackay.

Psychologists joining the team benefit from a supportive and collaborative clinical environment, access to ongoing professional development, and opportunities to collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary professionals. The role offers a diverse NDIS and mental health caseload, flexible working arrangements, and clear career progression pathways, making it an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking meaningful outcomes for their clients within a well-established and values-driven organisation.

The Role

The Registered Psychologist delivers evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation services to clients across the lifespan. Working within a multidisciplinary allied health team, you will support individuals presenting with a range of mental health, developmental, behavioural, and psychosocial needs, including clients accessing NDIS, private referrals, and other funding streams.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive, behavioural, emotional, and functional evaluations
• Working with NDIS participants (self-managed, plan-managed, and agency-managed) and Private clients and Medicare-referred clients
• Supporting clients who have behavioural, developmental, and mental health presentations
• Develop formulation-based treatment plans and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to increase functional capacity and goal-based intervention planning
• Provide individual therapy using modalities such as CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches
• Support clients with complex presentations, including co-occurring mental health and disability needs
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions with psychologists, behaviour support practitioners, OT, and speech pathology
• Develop reports, progress notes, and clinical documentation in line with professional and funding requirements
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators, schools, and other service providers
• Participate in risk assessment and safety planning where required
• Hybrid of office-based and community-based service delivery

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary $100k – $130k + super
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Manageable, diverse caseload with strong administrative support
• Ongoing professional development and supervision – strong leadership team
• Career progression within a growing organisation + clinical support where required
• A collaborative, values-driven team culture focused on ‘work/life balance’
• Opportunity to grow your clinical interests and specialisation

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• General Registered Psychologist with AHPRA
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, report writing, and clinical reasoning skills
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tanzela Whittaker – Senior Associate Director/Healthcare on 0499 822 846 or email your updated resume to Tanzela@zenithsearch.com

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role. Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

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