Senior Psychologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave

Professional development

NT Government stability

Job summary

Northern Territory Government- Department of Health in Darwin is seeking a Psychologist to join the Acute / Renal Services team. The role focuses on delivering inpatient, evidence-based psychological services within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will be supported by senior clinicians and management, with opportunities for supervision, professional development, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold an unconditional registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Provide evidence-based psychological services within a multidisciplinary framework.
• Provide supervision to students and staff as required.
• Manage a caseload and re-prioritise tasks to meet timelines.
• Participate in quality improvement and service development activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate inpatient psychology services within Acute / Renal Services.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team with senior clinicians and management.
• Adhere to service quality standards and WHS policies.
• Foster a positive workplace culture in line with TEHS charter.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Caseload management

Clinical supervision

Education

Psychology degree

AHPRA eligibility

Job description

Listed By : Northern Territory Government- Department of Health on 8 Oct 2026

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

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

Rehabilitation

Darwin, Palmerston

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

An exciting opportunity waits for a Psychologist to join our Psychologist team within Acute / Renal Services

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

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 Acute / Renal 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:

• 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.

Contact Details For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Debbie Roe on 0436 627 155 or [e-mail]