Registered Psychologist

Early Start Australia Pty; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible hours

Up to 12 weeks annual leave

Up to 16 weeks paid primary carerleave

Wellbeing support program

Competitive salary + bonus program

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Dedicated admin support

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Resumo da oferta

Early Start Australia Pty is seeking a qualified psychologist to join our Werribee clinic team in Melbourne. You will lead assessments, provide evidence-based therapy, and develop individualised programs for children aged 0-16 and their families.

You’ll work across clinic, home, school, and community settings within a multidisciplinary team. We offer flexible hours, professional development, and a supportive environment to grow your career in allied health.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention.
• Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work autonomously in the community.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare for assessments using referrals and questionnaires.
• Conduct standardised and informal assessments (e.g., WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS).
• Provide timely feedback to clients and families and confirm therapy needs.
• Complete and issue reports within two weeks of assessment.
• Deliver client-centred assessment, counselling, and therapy.
• Manage discipline-specific caseloads, including complex clients.
• Develop, implement, review, and adjust individualised therapy programs.
• Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and develop specialised programs.
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice.
• Complete clinical notes within 24 hours.
• Provide timely, compliant reports to stakeholders and funding bodies.
• Record incidents and complaints as required.
• Align therapy plans with available funding (e.g. NDIS).
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Comply with registration standards, organisational policies, WHS, and child safety requirements.

Conhecimentos

Solution-focused therapy

Early intervention

Communication

Organisation

Observation & reporting

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Formação académica

Psychology degree

Ferramentas

NDIS knowledge

Descrição da oferta de emprego

When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together. A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. With flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.

What You’ll Do At Our Werribee Clinic

New Client Assessments

• Prepare for assessments using referrals and questionnaires
• Conduct standardised and informal assessments (e.g., WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS)
• Provide timely feedback to clients and families and confirm therapy needs
• Complete and issue reports within two weeks of assessment

Therapy Service Delivery

• Deliver client-centred assessment, counselling, and therapy
• Manage discipline-specific caseloads, including complex clients
• Develop, implement, review, and adjust individualised therapy programs
• Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and develop specialised programs
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice

Therapy Programs

• Conduct initial appointments and develop goal-based therapy plans
• Create measurable, targeted interventions and session plans
• Provide home and school-based activities and resources
• Monitor progress, update goals, and complete reviews and reports
• Identify and refer to other disciplines or group programs as appropriate

Reporting and Documentation

• Complete clinical notes within 24 hours
• Provide timely, compliant reports to stakeholders and funding bodies
• Record incidents and complaints as required

Funding, Professional Development & Compliance

• Align therapy plans with available funding (e.g. NDIS)
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and ongoing professional development
• Comply with registration standards, organisational policies, WHS, and child safety requirements

What You’ll Bring

Experience/ Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention
• Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work autonomously in the community

Qualifications / Compliance

• Relevant qualification in Psychology
• Registration with AHPRA and Registration with Psychology Board of Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Current Drivers’ Licence and vehicle
• Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
• National Police Check
• Accredited First Aid Certificate

What You’ll Get

Flexibility and Wellbeing

• Flexible hours and compressed work options
• Up to 12 weeks annual leave.
• Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
• Wellbeing support program for you and your family

Reward and support

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Registration and professional membership contribution
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable
• Dedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best.
• Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together

Growth, your way

• CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
• Structured mentoring and leadership programs
• Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas
• National and global career pathways through the APM Group

Who We Are

We’re a dedicated and passionate team of allied health professionals helping children and young people aged 0-16 to reach their full potential. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver personalised, evidence-based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development. We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models. As part of the APM Group, you have the opportunity to grow your career in Human Services across multiple global brands and geographies. A diverse team of over 16,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose – to enable better lives for our employees and the communities we work in. Our work enables the people we serve to realise their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing and increased social participation.