About the role

Mater is looking for a Psychologist to join our Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health (QCEIDAH)! This maximum term 12 month contract is a part-time 22.8 hours per week position and will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Salary range: $66.58 - $71.64 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Provide independent Psychology specific assessment, review and management of patients, with option to provide short term intervention and follow up for individuals 16 years and over with IDD and complex medical and psychosocial needs
• Apply knowledge and experience in assessment of intellectual and developmental disability (including autism) assessment and intervention
• Adjust and adapt therapies to accommodate the needs of the person and or their support people
• Apply knowledge and experience in principles of positive behaviour support and functional behavioural analysis
• Work across private and public psychology clinic
• Contribute to Psychology specific development of curriculum to post graduate psychology students and build relationships with potential universities to provide lectures that increase knowledge of psychology students In health and mental health related issues in IDD (including autism)
• Collaborate with other MDT members to formulate high quality treatment plans determined through MDT and psychology specific assessment
• Advocate for individuals and provide support in self-advocacy to promote best outcomes and high-quality health
• Work in partnership with existing health and/or NDIS teams to ensure care planning is comprehensive and duplication of services is avoided
• Develop and provide education to mental health services and other health professionals regarding best practice approaches to working with people with IDD
• Contribute to capacity building in the health workforce by providing education, mentoring and observership options
• To provide support and education to ensure excellent care and provision of service is provided to patients with IDD
• Contribute to development and provision of resources and provide support to individuals, families, support people and health professionals to access appropriate education and information related to the individual’s condition

About you

• Must have Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and clinical endorsement in psychology
• Experience in working with individuals with intellectual disability and autism
• Must be approved to  supervise students on extern placement and registrars
• Understanding of positive behaviour support principles and ability to review PBSP
• Preparation and delivery of education to health professionals about psychological assessments and therapy in IDD population
• Demonstrated psychology expertise and the ability to clinically make decisions independently in delivery of evidence-based assessments and therapy to people with IDD
• Proven experience and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, establish priorities, exercise initiative, and deliver outputs within agreed timeframes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability and experience in establishing and developing key relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously and provide independent professional judgement and expertise in problem solving and clinical management
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to professional development and quality improvement and /or research
• Demonstrated commitment to work, health and safety and positive patient experience

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Thursday 18th June 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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