Clinical Psychologist – Permanent Part-Time

The Australian Psychological Society Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected non-client time

CPD time & allowance

Professional development support

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Actualise Psychology is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our Sydney CBD private practice in a permanent part-time role. The position starts at 2 days per week with potential to grow to 3–4 days, offering a stable private-practice caseload and an established referral network.

You will assess and treat adults, with opportunities for involvement in consultancy and leadership over time. Competitive salary $145,000–$165,000 FTE plus superannuation, pro rata, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Hold general registration with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Psychology, or nearing completion of the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program.
• Strong psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills.
• Enjoy working relationally and formulation-first, while drawing on evidence-based approaches.
• Be comfortable with complexity and independent clinical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Primarily assess and treat adults in private-practice settings.
• Develop/expand a private-practice caseload through referrals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide professional governance and supervision.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical psychology

Assessment skills

Formulation skills

Clinical judgement

Job description

Listed By : Actualise Psychology Pty Ltd. on 9 Sep 2026

Clinical Psychologist – Permanent Part-Time

Sydney CBD | 2 days per week initially, with opportunityto grow | $145,000–$165,000 FTE + superannuation, pro rata

Actualise Psychology is seeking an exceptional ClinicalPsychologist to join our established Sydney CBD private practice andconsultancy in a permanent part-time position.

This is a newly created role and an important appointmentfor our practice. We are looking for someone who values excellent clinicalwork, professional autonomy, thoughtful collaboration and the opportunity tobecome a significant long-term member of a growing practice.

The position will commence at 2 days per week, with theopportunity to progressively increase toward 3–4 days per week over time. Someflexibility in working arrangements may be possible for the right candidate.

For the right person, there is genuine scope for the role todevelop beyond a clinical position into increasing involvement in theleadership and development of Actualise.

About Actualise Psychology

Actualise Psychology is an established Sydney-basedpsychology consultancy and private practice, operating since 2016.

Our work is grounded in a belief in unearthing humanpotential and cultivating psychological robustness. We work with individuals,couples and organisations across a broad spectrum of psychological functioning— from the treatment of mental ill-health and support through challenging lifecircumstances, through to enhancing performance, leadership and potential.

Our services span psychological assessment and intervention,individual and couples therapy, executive coaching and organisationalconsulting.

Across our work, we emphasise evidence-informedpsychological practice that is grounded in theory while remaining agile andresponsive to the individual. We value sophisticated formulation, clinicaljudgement and thoughtful tailoring of intervention rather than the mechanicalapplication of therapeutic protocols.

The practice is led by a dual-endorsed Clinical andOrganisational Psychologist, alongside a small team of Clinical Psychologistsand dedicated administrative support. We aim to provide an environment that isprofessional, warm, personable and intellectually engaging, where psychologistshave considerable autonomy in their clinical work alongside access to collegialconsultation and support.

About the role

The role will primarily involve psychological assessment andtherapy with an adult clinical population.

Our clients present with a broad range of concerns,including anxiety and mood difficulties, trauma and attachment-related issues,adjustment and occupational difficulties, interpersonal and relationshipconcerns, and more complex psychological presentations.

You will progressively develop a private-practice caseloadthrough established practice referral pathways and new referrals. The practiceworks with a substantial military and emergency services population, soexperience with, or an interest in working with, these client groups would beadvantageous.

We are focused on quality and sustainability rather thanmaximising appointment numbers. The role is designed to provide protectednon-client time for clinical administration, consultation and professionaldevelopment.

There is also scope to shape your caseload according to yourclinical experience, interests and areas of expertise.

Depending on your background and interests, there may beopportunities to contribute to organisational psychology and consulting work.Experience in this area is welcome but is not required.

Who we're looking for

Above all, we're looking for an excellent clinician andmature professional whom we can trust to exercise thoughtful, independentclinical judgement.

You are likely to:

• Holdgeneral registration with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Psychology, orbe nearing completion of the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program
• Havestrong psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills
• Enjoyworking relationally and formulation-first, while drawing flexibly onevidence-based therapeutic approaches
• Becomfortable working with complexity and exercising independent clinicaljudgement
• Bringwarmth, curiosity and genuine engagement to therapeutic relationships
• Demonstratestrong professional boundaries, reliability and attention to clinicalgovernance and documentation
• Valuereflective practice and be receptive to feedback and professionalconsultation
• Enjoyautonomy while also valuing a collegial professional environment
• Beinterested in building a meaningful, long-term professional home ratherthan simply adding another private-practice contracting day

Private-practice experience would be advantageous but is notessential for an otherwise strong candidate.

Training or experience across both Clinical andOrganisational Psychology would be particularly welcome, but is not required.

What we offer

• $145,000–$165,000FTE + superannuation, pro rata, depending on experience and capability
• Permanentpart-time employment, including paid leave entitlements
• 2days per week initially, with the opportunity to progressively increasetoward 3–4 days per week
• Anestablished referral network and opportunity to shape your caseloadaccording to your clinical interests and expertise
• Professionalconsulting rooms in the Sydney CBD
• Adeliberately sustainable clinical workload with protected non-client time
• Dedicatedprofessional development support, including protected CPD time and anannual CPD allowance
• Regularclinical consultation and supervision, with Clinical Registrar supervisionavailable where required
• Considerableprofessional and clinical autonomy
• Potentialinvolvement in organisational consulting and leadership work whereinterests and experience align
• Genuineopportunity to take on increasing responsibility in the future directionand leadership of the practice

The opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to undertake high-qualityprivate-practice work within an established practice, while retaining thesecurity and benefits of permanent employment, strong administrative supportand an established referral network.

We are also looking beyond the immediate vacancy. We hope tofind someone who wants to grow with Actualise and who may, over time, become anincreasingly important part of the practice's clinical leadership and future.

Commencement:

Flexible for the right candidate, withlate January/early February 2027 preferred.