Description:
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Psychologist to join Mater South Brisbane in this part time (24hr per week), 12 month maximum term leave coverage position until August 2026
In the perinatal psychology role at Catherine's House (CHMBU), you will have the opportunity to work within a world-class, integrated model of care focused on perinatal and infant mental health. This position will involve providing support across various outpatient services including the Mater Perinatal Psychology Team, Families in Mind, the Together in Mind group program, and an outpatient Consultant Psychiatrist Clinic.
As part of this role, you will be instrumental in assisting mothers and families experiencing a range of perinatal and postnatal challenges such as antenatal/postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, adjustment to parenting, emotional distress, and low mood during the perinatal period.
Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
- Provide clinical care throughout the perinatal period
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team at Catherine's House
- Deliver evidence-based interventions to mothers and mother-baby dyads
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Engage in education, research, and service improvement initiatives
- Enhance professional development for self and others
- Meet clinical unit and organisational goals
- Foster a positive working environment and team culture
- Influence others to adhere to best practices in clinical and organisational settings
About you
The successful candidate is required to hold a general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.
- Experience in psychology services, ideally in a health setting
- Experience in perinatal mental health is highly desirable
- Experience in delivering group programs, especially Circle of Security
- Knowledge of EMDR is advantageous but not required
- Demonstrated clinical practice with focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams, patients, and carers
- Ability to identify and engage in quality and service improvement activities
- Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical, Health, or Educational & Developmental Psychology preferred
- Working towards or attained PsyBA area of practice endorsement in relevant fields
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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on 10th August 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage .