Child Health Psychologist

About This Opportunity  

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Child Psychologist to provide clinical research support to The Neurodevelopmental Clinic, as part of a collaborative research program with Children’s Health Queensland, The Murri School and Inala Indigenous Health. 

This role is central to delivering high-quality clinical research outcomes and expanding assessment and diagnostic services for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) across Queensland. The position is based at the Child Health Research Centre. 

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Provide high-level administrative, communication and consultative support to engage effectively with research teams, participants and multidisciplinary health staff. 

• Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments, maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to data scoring, entry and analysis to support research reporting. 

• Provide clinical advice to inform service delivery improvements and research enhancements. 

• Deliver clinical research support to build team capability, ensure high-quality data collection and uphold professional and ethical standards. 

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder networks to support service delivery and research capacity across southern and central Queensland. 

This position includes regular local travel within the Brisbane region, as well as regional travel approximately once per month. 

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Access to flexible working arrangements, including purchased leave 

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program 

• Salary packaging options 

About You

• Our ideal candidate will bring strong clinical expertise, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting impactful neurodevelopmental research. 

• A tertiary qualification in Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational & Developmental Psychology or a related discipline, with at least four years of subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Full and ongoing AHPRA registration. 

• Eligibility for credentialing within Queensland Health facilities. 

• High-level clinical knowledge and skills for conducting neurodevelopmental assessments. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships, manage sensitive research issues and engage effectively with diverse participants and stakeholders. 

• Strong computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office suite. 

• Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure. 

• A sound understanding of confidentiality, privacy and ethical information-handling requirements. 
   

Desirable 

• Clinical interest or experience working with children and adolescents with prenatal alcohol exposure or FASD. 

• Prior experience in clinical research. 

 The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check & AHPRA registration 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  
 

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Maree Maloney at m.maloney1@uq.edu.au  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply?  

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:  

• Resume 

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

Applications close Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58606).