Psychologist

Salary:

$110,110, $114,984 + Super + Salary sacrifice

Location:

Townsville

Documentation:

Employment Type:

Full-Time Temporary

Department:

NQ: Specialist Disability Support

Closing Date:

28 Nov 2025

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 30 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

Working With Us

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation.

We're more than just a workplace—we're a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing:

• Inclusive Employer named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Supportive culture that encourages diversity, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

What We Offer

At Act for Kids, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're proud to offer:

• Extra leave, including wellbeing days, parental, study, exam, and pet leave.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a Psychologist to provide outreach services to local students impacted by trauma at various schools to improve their access, participation and educational outcomes. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children and families.

• Level 6 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $110,110, $114,984 + Superannuation.
• Full time, Government funded position until 31 January 2026 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services to children, in both individual and group settings, to enhance functional skills.
• Providing specialised developmental and trauma-informed consultancy to education team members.
• Facilitating and strengthening supportive relationships between children and the key adults in their educational setting.
• Collaboratively identify barriers, and create plans to overcomes these, while developing student and staff skills to improve students access, participation and achievement in their educational environment.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (psychology).
• Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Experience working with children, young people and their families.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy to children, young people and their families.
• Understanding of the impacts of trauma on child and family functioning.
• Knowledge of current trauma treatment trends and child protection legislation and policy reforms.
• A high level of cultural awareness and experience working with families from different. backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver's licence.
• Legal ability to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required).

How to Apply

Click on '' to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:

• A resume.
• A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

Contact: Kimberleigh Hooper: or

Closing Date: 28 November 2025