FIFO Registered Assessment Psychologist - Flexible Hours

Early Start Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

12 weeks annual leave

16 weeks paid primary carer leave

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Admin support

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Fly In Fly Out opportunities

CPD & mentoring

Job summary

Early Start Australia is seeking an Experienced Registered Assessment Psychologist for a Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) role. You’ll work with children and families across Australia, supported by a multidisciplinary team and leadership who understand the work.

You’ll perform new client assessments, develop therapy plans, and contribute to reports with timely feedback. The role emphasizes solution-focused therapy, early intervention, and collaboration with funding bodies (e.g., NDIS).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with solution-focused therapy and early intervention.
• Ability to engage with children, families and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in the community and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for assessments using referrals and questionnaires.
• Conduct standardised and informal assessments (e.g., WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS).
• Provide timely feedback to clients and families and confirm therapy needs.
• Complete and issue reports within two weeks of assessment.
• Conduct initial appointments and develop goal-based therapy plans.
• Create measurable, targeted interventions and session plans.
• Provide home and school-based activities and resources.
• Monitor progress, update goals, and complete reviews and reports.
• Identify and refer to other disciplines or group programs as appropriate.
• Complete clinical notes within 24 hours and provide compliant reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Solution-focused therapy

Early intervention

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Report writing

Job description

Early Start Australia is seeking an Experienced Registered Assessment Psychologist for a Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) role. You’ll work with children and families across Australia, supported by a multidisciplinary team and leadership who understand the work.

You’ll perform new client assessments, develop therapy plans, and contribute to reports with timely feedback. The role emphasizes solution-focused therapy, early intervention, and collaboration with funding bodies (e.g., NDIS).