Registered Psychologist

About the Role and Team

Joining Early Start Australia means becoming part of a committed allied health team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families across Australia. Supported by experienced leaders, you will have flexibility, encouragement, and opportunities to grow your professional career according to your preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare for new client assessments utilizing referral information and questionnaires.
• Administer both standardized and informal assessments such as WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, and MIGDAS.
• Deliver prompt feedback to clients and families, confirming therapy requirements.
• Complete and distribute assessment reports within two weeks of evaluation.
• Provide client-centred counselling, assessment, and therapy tailored to individual needs.
• Manage caseloads specific to your discipline, including working with complex cases.
• Develop, implement, review, and modify personalized therapy programs.
• Offer services in various environments such as clinics, homes, schools, and community settings.
• Collaborate closely with other allied health professionals to design specialized programs.
• Uphold privacy, confidentiality, and base practices on evidence-based standards.
• Conduct initial therapy appointments and establish goal-oriented plans.
• Create targeted, measurable interventions and session outlines.
• Recommend home and school-based activities and provide corresponding resources.
• Track progress, update therapeutic goals, and prepare regular reviews and reports.
• Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines or group therapy programs as necessary.
• Complete clinical documentation within 24 hours following sessions.
• Ensure timely and compliant reporting to stakeholders and funding organizations.
• Record any incidents or complaints appropriately.
• Align therapy planning with funding frameworks such as NDIS.
• Engage actively in supervision, team meetings, and continuous professional development.
• Comply with registration standards, workplace health and safety, child safety policies, and organizational regulations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience practicing solution-focused therapy and early intervention methods.
• Ability to implement individualized service principles by adapting to diverse client needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective engagement with children, families, and external partners.
• Excellent communication and organizational capabilities.
• Outstanding observational acumen paired with high-quality report writing skills.
• Competence working autonomously in community settings as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications and Compliance

• Relevant Psychology qualification.
• Current registration with AHPRA and the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Possession of an NDIS Workers Screening Check.
• Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Check or equivalent Vulnerable People Registration per jurisdiction.
• National Police Clearance.
• Accredited First Aid Certification.

Employee Benefits and Support

• Flexible working hours and options for compressed work schedules.
• Generous leave provisions including up to 12 weeks of annual leave and up to 16 weeks of paid primary carer leave.
• Wellbeing program support available for employees and their families.
• Competitive salary with access to a bonus incentive program.
• Contributions toward professional registrations and membership fees.
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000 if applicable.
• Dedicated administrative support so clinicians can focus on their practice.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary work environment focused on improving client outcomes.
• Professional growth through CPD allowances, paid development leave, mentoring, leadership training, and opportunities for Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) roles in remote areas.
• Access to national and international career pathways within the APM Group’s global network.

About Early Start Australia

Early Start Australia is a passionate team of allied health professionals devoted to supporting children and young people aged 0-16 to unlock their full potential. The multidisciplinary teams work closely with families offering customized, evidence-based interventions covering communication, motor skills, cognitive development, and social functioning. As a registered NDIS provider, it offers therapies funded through various streams. Early Start Australia operates under the umbrella of the APM Group, which includes over 16,000 employees across 11 countries with a shared mission to enhance lives, promote independence, foster better health, and increase social participation.