Experienced Registered Assessment Psychologist (FIFO)

Job Description

Experienced Registered Assessment Psychologist (FIFO)

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• Part-time
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• Site Address: Westfield Tower 1, Suite 2503, Level 25, 520 Oxford Street, BONDI JUNCTION, NSW, 2022
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• Job Function Group: Health
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• Employment Type: Part Time
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Experienced Registered Assessment Psychologist (FIFO)

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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.

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What you'll do at our clinic:

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New Client Assessments

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

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

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

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

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Experience/ Skills:

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

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• Registration with AHPRA and Registration with Psychology Board of Australia
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• NDIS Workers Screening Check
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• Current Drivers' Licence and vehicle
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• Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
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• National Police Check
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• Accredited First Aid Certificate
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What you'll get:

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Flexibility and Wellbeing

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• Flexible hours and compressed work options (part time or full time available)
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• Up to 12 weeks annual leave.
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• Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
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• Wellbeing support program for you and your family
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Reward and support

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

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

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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.