Psychologist (Diversion Team), Queensland Health

1 day ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $104,000 - $132,567 per year

Help people find their path to recovery and grow your own career along the way. Join us as a Psychologist in our Diversion team.

Become an essential part of our Alcohol and Other Drugs Diversion Team, where your expertise will directly influence how people recover and rebuild their lives. Working from Rockhampton, you'll deliver evidence-based interventions and harm minimisation programs alongside a skilled and supportive team dedicated to improving community wellbeing.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate ready to begin your career, this is your chance to make every day meaningful. Apply now.

About us:

The service aims to reduce the harm from alcohol and other drug use as well as improve the health and wellbeing of our clients, their families, and the community. Our main office is in Rockhampton, with outreach services located in other areas including Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater and Biloela.

About the role:

The AODS Psychologist provides a high level of specialist clinical psychology practice in the delivery of drug and alcohol health services to clients of the service. The position promotes harm reduction and primary health care principles in engaging target client groups and the broader community.

About you:

  • Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year qualification in Psychology and general or provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
  • Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.
  • Post-graduate qualifications in relevant Psychology or addiction courses would be highly regarded, as would PsyBA approved supervisor status.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:

  • An hourly rate between $ $58.59 p.h.
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

  • Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
  • Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

  • Your current CV or resume, including referees.
  • A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
  • Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

  1. Contact
  2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K669381

Applications close: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

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