Psychologist

The Australian Psychological Society Limited; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

NT Government stability

Job summary

The Australian Psychological Society Limited invites applications for a Psychologist to join the Sub-Acute Psychologist team at TEHS in Darwin. You will deliver evidence-based inpatient psychological services within a multidisciplinary setting and have access to mentorship to thrive in your role.

Applicants must hold AHPRA registration, manage a caseload, participate in quality improvement and support students and staff within a collaborative, culturally respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Have qualifications in psychology that meet unconditional registration with AHPRA.
• Provide evidence-based psychological services within a multidisciplinary framework.
• Provide supervision and/or support to students and staff.
• Manage a caseload and re-prioritise to meet timelines.
• Participate in quality improvement and service development activities.
• Follow service quality standards and WHS policies; promote TEHS culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate psychological inpatient services within sub-acute care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with mentorship and resources for growth.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Inpatient psychology

MDT collaboration

Supervision

Quality improvement

Education

Psychology degree

Unconditional AHPRA registration

Job description

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011

(including salary $117,625- $131,735)

Allied Health, Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals

Darwin and Palmerston, Northern Territory

One fixed full time vacancy is available from 02/11/2026 for 12months

• Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career?
• Participate in clinical standards, supervision & quality improvement in Sub Acute
• Experience Darwin’s unique lifestyle while making a real impact in healthcare.

An exciting opportunity waits for a Psychologist to join our Sub-Acute Psychologist team within Geriatric Evaluation Management.

The Role

As a Psychologist you will ensure delivery of a high quality, culturally appropriate and evidence based psychological inpatient service as part of a multi-disciplinary team within sub-acute services.

You’ll be supported by a collaborative team of senior clinicians and management, ensuring you have the resources and mentorship to thrive in your role.

About you

To be successful, applicants will have to:

• Have relevant qualifications in psychology that meets unconditional registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Provide evidence based psychological services to clients within a multidisciplinary framework
• Provide supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff.
• Manage a caseload in a timely manner and re-prioritise tasks to ensure timelines are met.
• Participate in quality improvement and service development activities at a local or regional level to ensure contemporary psychological services to meet patient outcomes.
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary team leadership practices and role modelling behaviour in accordance with TEHS cultural charter

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging
• Generous leave entitlements
• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Lifestyle and Community

Picture a place where beautiful landscapes surround a busy, multicultural city. A melting pot of cultures where great food and new friends paired with a unique outdoor lifestyle awaits you. Welcome to Darwin, the traditional lands of the Larrakia people.

Darwin has a very distinct and dynamic way of life to offer while allowing you to have work-life balance and time for family, friends, and recreation. Greater Darwin is the fastest growing region in the NT with a population of nearly 150,000.

We celebrate a host of excellent and creative events from music, theatre, art and cultural events and festivals to popular local markets; and have strong sporting communities. The region offers incredible outdoor experiences from hiking, camping and fishing unique landscapes, chasing waterfalls and rock pools, to enjoying sandy beaches, tropical sunsets and the wet seasons spectacular lightning storms.

Quote vacancy number: 32736

Contact Details For further information about this vacancy please contact: Sarah Niblock, Psychology Manager on 08 8922 7626 or [e-mail]