Senior Psychologist – Psychological Assessments (Therapy Optional)

The HR Room; Canberra; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote Australia-wide

Regular clinical supervision & CPD

Competitive remuneration

Modern consulting facilities

Job summary

The HR Room is seeking a Senior Psychologist to lead psychological assessments with optional therapy, joining a supportive team from Canberra or fully remote Australia-wide. You’ll handle autism/ADHD, cognitive and educational assessments and supervise early-career clinicians.

You’ll work with children, adolescents and adults, providing evidence-based assessments, with opportunities to supervise and train peers, while maintaining high professional standards and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered psychologist with AHPRA and full clinical registration.
• Experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Experience in supervision or training.
• Board-approved supervisor status or willingness to obtain.
• Endorsements (Clinical, Educational or Neuropsychological) advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychological assessments across ages.
• Provide diagnostic formulation and reporting.
• Offer supervision, mentoring and training to colleagues.
• Incorporate therapy into caseload if desired.
• Contribute to clinical quality and best-practice.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and development.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Report writing

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Psychologist with AHPRA

Job description

Senior Psychologist – Psychological Assessments (Therapy Optional)

Senior Psychologist – Psychological Assessments (Therapy Optional)

Location: Canberra-based or Remote (Australia-wide)

Help People Gain Clarity, Confidence and the Right Support

Are you an experienced assessing psychologist who enjoys assessment work and values being part of a genuinely supportive team?

We're looking for a Registered Psychologist (with or without a Clinical, Educational or Neuropsychological endorsement) to join our growing practice. You'll bring well-developed assessment skills and clinical expertise, with opportunities to supervise and train other psychologists while continuing to develop your own professional interests.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding assessment caseload, with the option to incorporate therapy, in a professional environment that values clinical excellence, collaboration and work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing

As an experienced assessing psychologist, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality psychological assessments and building the assessment capabilities of our clinical team.

You’ll work with children, adolescents and adults, providing comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and diagnostic services, with the option to incorporate therapy into your caseload if desired.

Your role will include:

• Autism & ADHD Assessments – Conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments across the lifespan.
• Cognitive & Academic Assessments – Assessing cognitive functioning, learning difficulties and academic achievement.
• Educational & Developmental Assessments – Identifying developmental, learning and behavioural needs to inform diagnosis, recommendations and support.
• Clinical Supervision & Mentoring – Providing supervision, guidance and professional development to psychologists, including provisional and early-career clinicians.
• Training & Capability Development – Delivering training, sharing your expertise and supporting other psychologists to develop their assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Clinical Quality & Collaboration – Contributing to best-practice assessment processes, complex case discussions and continuous improvement across our assessment services.

You’ll be supported by established assessment systems, a strong referral base and a collaborative clinical team, while having the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of other psychologists.

What's on Offer

• Flexible working arrangements – Work remotely from anywhere in Australia or from our Canberra practices, with options to suit your preferences.
• Full administrative support, including bookings, invoicing and client communication
• Established referral pathways and strong assessment demand
• Diverse and engaging caseloads tailored to your interests and expertise
• Regular clinical supervision and peer consultation
• Professional development opportunities and CPD support
• Access to experienced supervisors and senior clinicians
• Clear career progression pathways
• Competitive remuneration package
• Supportive team culture focused on clinician wellbeing
• Modern consulting rooms and quality assessment facilities

Who We're Looking For

You're an experienced psychologist with demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment, diagnostic formulation and report writing, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, client-centred services. You value ongoing learning, professional growth, and working within a collaborative team environment. You're organised, adaptable and skilled at translating complex assessment findings into insightful reports and practical, individualised recommendations that help clients better understand themselves and achieve the best possible outcomes.

You also enjoy sharing your knowledge and supporting the professional growth of other psychologists.

Ideal Qualifications

• Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive psychological assessments
• Experience in clinical supervision, mentoring or training
• Board-approved supervisor status, or willingness and eligibility to obtain approval.
• Clinical, Educational or Neuropsychological endorsement is advantageous but not required

Why Join Us?

We believe exceptional client outcomes begin with supported clinicians.

Our practice is built around providing psychologists with the resources, training, administrative support, and flexibility they need to do their best work. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence, where practitioners are encouraged to develop specialist interests and build meaningful careers.

If you're looking for a role that combines professional growth, rewarding assessment work, and a team that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.