Principal Consultant - Registered or Clinical Psychologist

Altius Group; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Career pathways

Training allowances

Peer supervision & coaching

Job summary

PeopleSense by Altius seeks a Principal Psychologist to lead a team of psychologists across clinical and organisational psychology services in NSW. You will drive clinical excellence, provide supervision, and oversee service delivery with a focus on evidence-based interventions.

You will contribute to a supportive, high-performance environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression. NSW locations include Penrith, Chatswood, or Sydney CBD.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience overseeing psychologists.
• Experience providing clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Strong emphasis on evidence-based clinical interventions and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of provisional, registered, and clinical psychologists and provide mentorship.
• Lead clinical supervision of client caseload and ensure high standards of care.
• Deliver a range of psychological services, including EAP counselling, onsite/critical incident support, and assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based practice

Stakeholder management

Education

AHPRA registered psychologist

Job description

Get to know PeopleSense by Altius

Step into a leadership role withreal impact.PeopleSenseby Altius has been supporting Australians since 1998, and todaywe’reone of the country’s most trusted and innovative psychological service providers. With a national network of over 170psychologists,we’recommitted to helping people reach their full potential,including our team.

Whetheryou'rean experienced clinician ready for yourfirst leadership step,an emerging manager looking to accelerate your growthor anexperiencedpeople leader,this is an opportunity to shape your career in a supportive, energetic, and high‑performance environment. AtPeopleSense, leadership is cultivated,not reserved.We’rea 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.

Our Wellbeing Promise

• 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, Chatswood or Sydney NSW

As a Principal Psychologist atPeopleSense by Altiusyou 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.

Clinicalexpertship

• 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.

Psychological service delivery

• 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.