Allied Health Clinical Lead, Psychology

• Lead excellence in remote, rural, and Indigenous health
• Full time 36.25 hpw | Fixed-term contract to 31 Dec 2026
• Excellent benefits including generous super and leave allowances
• Located in Emerald, Biloela or Clermont, this role offers a great opportunity to explore the Central Queensland Highlands while advancing your career.
• Academic Level B: $106,593 - $125,774 + 17% superannuation contributions.

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Clinical Lead in Psychology to join our team at the Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health. This position can be based in Emerald, Biloela or Clermont

ABOUT THE ROLE

Driven by a mission to lead excellence in remote, rural, and Indigenous health, you'll engage with key community stakeholders and partner organizations. You'll support students, allied health trainees, supervisors, and health services to build a skilled workforce for our region, shaping future health professionals and rural health policy.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

With an adventurous spirit, innovative approach, and recognized registration as a psychologist, you bring experience in service-learning community rehabilitation and a passion for student support and teaching. Your ability to engage, influence, and collaborate across organizations, professions, and regions will enhance access to occupational therapy services and support the centre's mission to improve rural and remote health outcomes.

ABOUT THE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND CENTRE FOR RURAL AND REMOTE HEALTH

The James Cook University Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health (CQCRRH), located in Emerald, is part of a national network of 16 University Departments of Rural Health, funded by the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program as a workforce strategy.

This newly established centre focuses on enhancing clinical placements by integrating students into practices, services, organizations, and communities, with a strong emphasis on engaging Indigenous communities.

Service learning, an innovative approach to remote service delivery and workforce development, provides student-assisted, interprofessional services for adults and children in areas of high or unmet need, as identified by local providers and the community.

ABOUT EMERALD

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 36.25-hour full-time working week
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave
• A range of flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Fitness Passport
• Corporate discount on health insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
• Relocation and Accommodation maybe negotiated

HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button where you will be asked to complete an application form or alternatively, please apply directly via the via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.

Applications close on Wednesday 9 October at 11:55 PM AEST.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Professor Sabina Knight on 0417 823 933 or email [email protected].

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.