Jannette McDonald has been an APS member since 2004. Professional leadership as a Public Sector Psychologist over more than 20 years spans rural, remote and regional centres caring for particular populations of diverse cultures including indigenous and vulnerable individuals. She is widely skilled in complex co-morbid presentations, conducting complex psychological assessment and testing, rehabilitation, counselling and change management. There has always been a special focus on supporting individuals experiencing mental health and cognitive disorders, intellectual disabilities, addiction and complex pain.
More recently she moved to Brisbane and retired from the public sector to spend more time with her family before commencing private practice. As Chair of the APS Brisbane Branch, Jannette values APS continuous support of the members at all career stages and is ready to support members through networking and gaining valuable professional development.

Current committee experience and an extensive career in business development and psychology. A strong track record of delivery in health and organisational sectors, research and development, and leadership development. Established, operated, and grew a psychology practice and a consulting company. Worked with a range of private, not-for-profit, and public organisations (inc banking, finance, insurance, rail, oil and gas, mining, pharmaceutical, agriculture, tertiary education, and federal government).
Advising individuals, leaders, and organisations in managing personal and organisational change, dealing with psychological and personality issues and enhancing their interpersonal effectiveness at a team and individual level. Currently consulting to the life insurance industry, providing specialist mental health advice and presenting to boards, trustees, senior executives, mental health practitioners and industry bodies. A casual academic, teaching postgrad management and leadership.

I am a clinical psychologist currently working as a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland. I am the external practicum coordinator for the Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology. I am also supervising Honours students. My research interests are parenting, childhood, mental health, and trauma.
Previously, I worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, after completing a PhD in Psychology. I work in private practice as well. I have 15 years of work experience in Australia and overseas. Through the years, I have worked in health settings and community organisations, with clients across the lifespan.

I am a UK-trained and registered Counselling Psychologist, having completed a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute in London, UK. My career in mental health has spanned 26 years and I have worked in a variety of settings including the National Health Service, and education and voluntary sectors, predominantly in the UK and Australia.

I have been providing psychological support to adults for the past 10 years and managed my own private practice for the past 6 years. I am currently working independently in private practice in West End/ South Brisbane, and offer psychological assessment and treatment to adults, and consultancy and training to organisations. My research area of interest is student suicide.