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Registered/Provision Psychologist
Make a real difference for people experiencing distress or crisis by delivering evidence-based psychological support, promoting recovery, wellbeing, and connection to community services
- New graduates encouraged to apply – structured supervision and mentoring provided
- Permanent, Part-time role
- Salary: $100,776 – $114,000 p.a. (pro-rata) + 12% super, depending on registration and experience (SCHADS Level 5 - 6)
- Cairns Location
Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.
Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.
About the role
We are seeking a Provisional or Registered Psychologist to join our new Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre. Reporting to the Clinical Lead, you will provide high-quality, person-centred psychological services to clients with severe and complex mental health challenges, dual disabilities, and co-occurring needs.
You will deliver flexible therapeutic interventions, comprehensive assessments, evidence-based brief interventions, and care coordination, supporting clients to achieve their recovery goals. You will also provide consultation and capacity-building support to families, carers, and staff, while contributing to service improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary collaboration.
About the service
The Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre, delivered in partnership with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, provides a welcoming, low-stigma and safe space for people experiencing distress or crisis. Offering clinical and non-clinical support, the centre provides an alternative to hospital emergency departments and helps people access early intervention and ongoing supports, including AOD, housing, and social services.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, and short-term interventions tailored to client needs
- Provide care coordination, advocacy, and support to clients, families, and carers
- Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to support recovery and capacity building
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical supervision, reflective practice, and team development
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, ethical frameworks, and Mind policies and procedures
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology with provisional or full registration with AHPRA.
- Experience working directly with people with mental health and AOD challenges, complex needs, and their families, carers, and supporters.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver evidence-based psychological therapies, assessments, and interventions.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills
- Experience in care coordination, clinical consultation, and working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
- Workplace Banking Portal - access to a variety of banking and lifestyle benefits through our CommBank program.
- Hybrid work options – opportunity to combine on-site and telehealth work.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
- Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
- Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
Interested?
To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 499108. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Tuesday 17 March 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
For more information, please contact:
Rafia Marsh – Service Manager, Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre
Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au
Position Description
PD Registered Psychologist (CMMHC) 20260212.pdf
PD Provisional Psychologist (CMMHC) 20260212.pdf
The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.
