Senior Clinician

Senior Clinician

Location : Multiple clinic locations including after-hours work schedule

Ongoing Part-time 0.4 0.6 FTE

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We are seeking to fill the role of Senior Clinician to help us further develop our Child Youth and Family services. The purpose of the position is to provide high quality clinical services to clients and to support students on placement in the Cairnmillar Clinics.

About the Cairnmillar Institute :

The Cairnmillar Institute is a not-for-profit registered health promotion charity that has been providing high-quality professional education and accessible psychological services to promote the psychological well-being of the community for nearly 60 years.

Cairnmillar is now one of the largest trainers of postgraduate psychologists and counsellors in Australia. We offer an excellent range of clinic services postgraduate programs in psychology and counselling and short courses and professional development for the broader community.

The role :

The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality and ethical delivery of services in the clinics.

Conduct a clinical caseload across many of the Clinical programs (e.g. EAP supervision) providing evidence-based interventions.

Promote the therapeutic clinical services to local doctors and community organisations including strengthening collaborative links between referral sources

Provide input into the development of Child & Family Therapy Parenting and Couples counselling services

Attend clinic meetings and planning sessions.

Participate in Peer Consultation and contribute to internal professional development.

Participate in projects requiring clinical input as they occur.

Provide evidence-based Family and Couples Counselling

Provide evidence-based Child therapy

Supervise and mentor students on placement in the Cairnmillar Clinics

Knowledge and Skills

Experience working with children and families.

Confidence in a range of core psychology skills and practice.

Diligent administrative skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Please refer to the Position Description ( for other duties skills and experience required for this position.

Application closing date : December 8th 2025

For further information please contact Dr Archana Kaur Director of Clinical Services at

A Police Check and Working with Children Check will be required from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.

How to apply

Please submit an application by email to and include the following documents :

Cover letter; and An up-to-date resume.

Why join Cairnmillar :

• Supportive work environment.
• A fun collaborative team focussed on professional development with continual on-the-job learning
• Open door policy and a genuine focus on wellbeing
• A purpose-driven culture where respect inclusion and diversity are priority
• salary packaging options

Cairnmillar values diversity inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply.

The Cairnmillar Institute promotes the following values : collaboration compassion integrity professionalism and respect and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Cairnmillar is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Graduate Engineering,Accounts Administration,Building Materials,Customer Support,Horticulture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1