Psychologist jobs in Townsville, QLD
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Psychologist work in Townsville, QLD
Psychologist roles in Townsville, QLD sit within persistent demand, particularly in community mental health, rural outreach, and culturally responsive care. Attraction incentives are common. AOD and youth mental health are strong growth areas. psychologist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.
Psychologists in Australia work across a wide range of settings — from public mental health services and hospitals to private practice, schools, and community organisations. They provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) is the principal provider of public mental health care across North Queensland, operating Townsville University Hospital and a network of community mental health teams, acute and subacute inpatient units, and specialist services including forensic and older persons mental health. The THHS catchment covers a large geographic area extending to Mount Isa and remote communities.
Typical salary
$85k – $130k AUD
Private practice and specialist endorsements attract higher rates. Medicare provider numbers increase earning potential significantly.
Registration
AHPRA registration as a Psychologist is required. A Medicare provider number is needed for private practice billing.
Qualifications typically required
- Four-year APAC-accredited undergraduate psychology degree
- Two-year supervised practice (4+2 pathway) or accredited postgraduate degree
- Current AHPRA registration
- Specialist endorsement (Clinical, Forensic, Health etc.) for senior roles
Key employers in Townsville, QLD
- Townsville Hospital and Health Service
- Townsville University Hospital
- headspace Townsville
- Lives Lived Well
- North Queensland PHN
- James Cook University
- UnitingCare Queensland
- Queensland Health