Psychologist - Melbourne

Talent Quarter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Talent Quarter is seeking an experienced Psychologist to join a growing service supporting children and families across Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs. The role offers flexible hours with initial caseload of about one day per week and potential to expand.

You will conduct assessments and therapy with children in homes, schools and community settings; telehealth is available where appropriate. You will work closely with families and professionals to develop individualised treatment

Qualifications

• General AHPRA registration.
• Experience working with children in paediatric settings is preferred.
• Experience in psychological assessments and/or therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with families and other professionals.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Victorian Working with Children Check.
• Current National Police Check and First Aid/CPR certification as required.
• Current ABN and appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
• Two professional referees.

Responsibilities

• Conducting psychological assessments and initial consultations.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions and therapy sessions.
• Support children experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental or psychological challenges, including anxiety, autism, ADHD and trauma-related concerns. Developing individualised treatment goals and intervention plans.
• Providing practical strategies and guidance to families and carers.
• Preparing clinical notes, assessment reports and relevant documentation.
• Collaborating with families and other professionals to support positive outcomes.

Skills

Children experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Report writing

Independent with collaboration

Job description

Psychologist | Melbourne
At Talent Quarter, we’re seeking an experienced Psychologist to join a growing service supporting children and families across Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs. This is a flexible opportunity for a psychologist passionate about working with children and making a meaningful difference in their lives.

About the opportunity

You’ll take over an established caseload, with additional referrals expected as the service continues to grow. The role initially requires approximately one day per week, with the opportunity to expand your caseload over time.
You’ll deliver psychological assessments and therapy sessions for children across a range of settings, including homes, schools and community environments. Telehealth is also available where appropriate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting psychological assessments and initial consultations.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions and therapy sessions.
• Support children experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental or psychological challenges, including anxiety, autism, ADHD and trauma-related concerns. Developing individualised treatment goals and intervention plans.
• Providing practical strategies and guidance to families and carers.
• Preparing clinical notes, assessment reports and relevant documentation.
• Collaborating with families and other professionals to support positive outcomes.

About You

• General AHPRA registration
• Experience working with children; paediatric experience is highly regarded.
• Experience in psychological assessments and/or therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with families and other professionals.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Victorian Working with Children Check
• Current National Police Check and First Aid/CPR certification, as required.
• Current ABN and appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
• Two professional referees

Why consider this opportunity?

• Work collaboratively with allied health and early intervention professionals.
• Join a supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Receive travel reimbursement under agreed arrangements.

At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.

We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.

Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.

If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.