Child and Adolescent Psychologist - Newcastle

Talent Quarter; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Quarter in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an experienced Psychologist to support children, adolescents and families with assessments and ongoing therapy in a clinic setting. You’ll conduct cognitive, developmental, learning, autism and ADHD assessments, prepare NDIS access and functional capacity reports, and provide feedback to families and schools.

Joining a multidisciplinary team, you’ll ensure high-quality care, comply with child safety standards, and contribute to long-term positive

Qualifications

• General AHPRA registration and eligibility for a Medicare provider number.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and families.
• Strong assessment, report writing and therapeutic skills.
• Knowledge of child safety and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Clinical Psychology endorsement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to children and adolescents, working with parents and carers.
• Conduct cognitive, developmental, learning, autism, ADHD and adaptive functioning assessments.
• Prepare NDIS access, functional capacity and other psychological assessment reports.
• Interpret standardised assessments and provide feedback and recommendations to families and schools.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold child safety standards.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapy for children

Report writing

Job description

Child and Adolescent Psychologist - Newcastle

At Talent Quarter, we’re seeking an experienced Psychologist to join a clinic-based team in Newcastle, NSW. This is an opportunity to work with children, adolescents and families, combining psychological assessments with ongoing therapy to support meaningful, long-term outcomes.

About the opportunity

You’ll work with children and young people across a range of developmental, behavioural and psychological presentations, providing both comprehensive assessments and ongoing therapy. Assessment will be a key part of your caseload, with access to clinical resources, assessment tools and administrative support.

You’ll also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including allied health professionals, to support coordinated care and positive outcomes for children and their families. Some adult work may also be available.

Full-time and part-time arrangements are available, with flexibility to find the right fit for your experience and availability.

About the Role

• Provide therapy to children and adolescents, working with parents and carers.
• Conduct cognitive, developmental, learning, autism, ADHD and adaptive functioning assessments.
• Prepare NDIS access, functional capacity and other psychological assessment reports.
• Interpret standardised assessments and provide feedback and recommendations to families and schools.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold child safety standards.

About You

• General AHPRA registration and eligibility for a Medicare provider number.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and families.
• Strong assessment, report writing and therapeutic skills.
• Knowledge of child safety and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Clinical Psychology endorsement is desirable.

If you’re an experienced Psychologist looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.

We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.

Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.

If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.