Principal Consultant - Registered Or Clinical Psychologist

Altius Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Career development pathways

Training allowances

Wellbeing benefits

Surface Pro and smartphones provided

Job summary

PeopleSense by Altius is recruiting a Principal Psychologist to lead a team of psychologists and deliver a range of clinical and organisational psychology services in NSW, Australia. The role is based in Penrith, Parramatta or Sydney and offers leadership opportunities, professional development, and a supportive, high‑performance environment.

You will guide clinical supervision, ensure high standards of care, and provide services including EAP counselling, onsite support, and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Must be a psychologist with full registration with AHPRA and eligible to work in Australia.
• Experience leading a team of psychologists and supporting their development.
• Ability to obtain a national police check and hold a valid Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of provisional, registered, and clinical psychologists.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance management to staff.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological services including EAP counselling and workplace interventions.
• Oversee clinical supervision and quality assurance to maintain service delivery standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical expertise

Mentorship

Performance management

Education

AHPRA registered psychologist

Job description

Principal Consultant - Registered or Clinical Psychologist Altius Group•Penrith, NSW, AU

Get to know PeopleSense by Altius

Step into a leadership role with real impact. PeopleSense by Altius has been supporting Australians since 1998, and today we’re one of the country’s most trusted and innovative psychological service providers. With a national network of over 170 psychologists, we’re committed to helping people reach their full potential, including our team.

Whether you're an experienced clinician ready for your first leadership step, an emerging manager looking to accelerate your growth or an experienced people leader, this is an opportunity to shape your career in a supportive, energetic, and high‑performance environment. At PeopleSense, leadership is cultivated, not reserved. We’re a place where curiosity is encouraged, fresh perspectives are valued, and new leaders are developed.

Why you will love working with us

• Be warmly welcomed into your new team with a 3-month Induction Program
• Take control of your career development and progression with tailored career pathways (including clinical expertship, account management, or team management opportunities).
• We prioritise professional development and offer annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals (including Board Approved Supervisor Training, EMDR, Schema & Gottman’s training).
• Engage with your upline Principal Consultant for weekly/ fortnightly peer supervision and coaching.
• Our remuneration packages comprise of competitive base salaries, performance-based salary reviews, and wellbeing benefits.
• We are proud to acknowledge 76% of our promotions in the last year were to female members of our team.
• Experience genuine support for your personal wellbeing including access to our AltiusLife wellness app, regular wellness seminars, and Employee Assistance Program.
• We value leave! We offer our team members paid parental leave plus purchased leave arrangements to optimise your work-life balance.
• You will receive the latest technology for efficient working, including a Surface Pro and smartphones
• We believe meaningful work is essential to job satisfaction and provides a sense of purpose. That's why we offer job diversification across multiple work streams, giving you the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and truly make a difference.

Your new role

This is a full time position based in either Penrith (preferred), Parramatta or Sydney NSW

As a Principal Psychologist at PeopleSense by Altius you will lead a team of Psychologists who deliver a range of clinical and organisational psychology focused services. Your role includes the following:

Team leadership

• Oversee a small team of provisional, registered, and clinical psychologists.
• Provide guidance, support & mentorship, assisting in performance management, career progression, and business operations.

Clinical expertship

• Facilitate and participate in clinical supervision of client caseload as needed, ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered.
• Undertake quality assurance activities to maintain and improve service delivery excellence.
• Provide psychological services to a caseload of clients and customers by delivering evidence-based interventions and therapeutic support, including:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling – offering services to a range of clients, including adults, children and adolescences and couples
• Onsite and Critical Incident Attendance – support people at their workplace
• Private / Medicare rebated counselling
• Compensation Scheme Work – support our clients with pain related issues, injury adjustment and trauma from an acquired injury
• Multidisciplinary Interventions – work in a multidisciplinary team to support client outcomes
• Psychological Assessment

About you

• Psychologist with full registration with AHPRA (Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
• Experience leading a team and supporting psychologists is essential
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to obtain a national police check
• A current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle

Altius is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.