Paediatric Psychologist - Paediatric Therapy Practice - Melbourne's West, VIC

MediRecruit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 90-115k AUD

Varied caseload

Flexible hours

Learning & development

Clinical Advisory Panel

Admin support

Weekly 1:1

Structured induction

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

MediRecruit in Melbourne's West, VIC seeks a Paediatric Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary paediatric therapy practice delivering assessment and therapy to children with developmental needs. You will collaborate with families, educators and community services, provide consultations to schools, and participate in ongoing supervision and professional development.

Structured induction and admin support enable focus on clinical work, with a warm community-based culture and pathway to senior

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist registered with AHPRA.
• Current AHPRA registration required.
• Board certification with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and goal-directed therapy to children.
• Deliver individual, group, community and education sessions.
• Collaborate with families, educators and community services.
• Provide consultations to kindergartens, schools and community services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation with admin support.

Skills

Empathy and communication

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Documentation skills

Education

Qualifications in Psychology

Current AHPRA registration

Board certification with the Psychology Board of Australia

Unrestricted working rights in Australia

Job description

Paediatric Psychologist - Paediatric Therapy Practice - Melbourne's West, VIC

Clinical Team Leader - Paediatric Therapy Services Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded paediatric therapy organisation dedicated to supporting children and their families to reach their fullest potential. With a warm, community-based approach, they provide evidence-based therapy services that create meaningful change in the lives of young people. Their team of experienced clinicians are passionate, collaborative and driven by purpose - working together to deliver the highest quality care.

About the Role

We are seeking a Paediatric Psychologist to join a well-established multidisciplinary paediatric therapy practice in Melbourne's West, VIC. The practice provides Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Mental Health and Physiotherapy services to children and their families, delivering high-quality, family-centred care that supports children to participate and thrive within their communities. You will work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapy services to children with a range of developmental needs, collaborating closely with families, educators and community services to deliver goal-directed, meaningful interventions. A structured induction, ongoing supervision and targeted professional development will build your skills and confidence in paediatric psychology.

• Provide assessment and goal directed therapy services to children with a range of developmental needs


• Deliver individual, group, community and education sessions across a varied caseload


• Collaborate closely with families, educators and community services


• Provide consultations to kindergartens, schools and community services


• Work proactively within a supportive multidisciplinary team


• Maintain accurate clinical documentation with full admin support

Benefits

• $90,000 - $115,000 per annum + superannuation (depending on experience)


• Role diversity and varied work including individual, group, community and education sessions


• Flexibility in therapist directed work hours


• Industry leading internal learning and development program with real progression to senior roles


• Access to a well-respected Clinical Advisory Panel


• Dedicated administration team so you can focus on clinical practice


• Weekly 1:1 check-ins with an accessible leadership team


• Structured induction, ongoing supervision and targeted professional development


• A workplace that prioritises professional development and wellbeing

About You

• Qualifications in Psychology


• Current AHPRA registration


• Board certification with the Psychology Board of Australia


• Enjoys working with children and families


• Builds rapport easily and communicates clearly with families and stakeholders


• Applies sound clinical reasoning to assessment and goal-directed intervention


• Comfortable providing consultations to kindergartens, schools and community services


• Works proactively while valuing regular supervision, feedback and team connection


• Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)


• NDIS Worker Screening Check


• Driver's licence and vehicle


• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

Additional information

• $90,000 - $115,000 per annum + superannuation


• Role diversity and varied work including individual, group, community and educat


• Flexibility in therapist directed work hours