Principal Psychologist.

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Psychologist to join their dynamic team. This is a leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact through therapeutic outcomes, service delivery, and the guidance of a skilled multidisciplinary team.

What’s available:

• A senior leadership position with autonomy, purpose, and challenge.

• Career progression opportunities within a progressive rehabilitation model.

• Competitive salary package, including ongoing professional development and training, annual registration funding, and superannuation.

• Monday to Friday roster – no shift work or weekends.

• A supportive team culture that values innovation, agility, and authenticity.

• Subsidised gym membership, meals, free parking, and uniforms provided.

• Recognition and reward programs, plus a wide range of employee and family benefits including EAP, Fitness Passport, and partner discounts.

As Principal Psychologist, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of clinical services. Around 30% of your role will involve conducting assessments and providing interventions for complex clients, with the remainder focused on delivering high-quality leadership and support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, and AOD specialists.

• Overseeing offence-specific and offence-related interventions.

• Contributing to the development of evidence-based programs that promote wellbeing and rehabilitation.

• Balancing clinical expertise with operational oversight to drive positive outcomes in a secure but supportive environment.

This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives on combining clinical practice with service innovation and staff development.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Current registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.

• Proven experience supervising or mentoring clinical staff.

• Strong assessment, intervention, and case formulation skills.

• A collaborative, outcomes-focused approach with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Resilience, authenticity, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

• Interest in innovative rehabilitation models and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Highly regarded (not essential):

• Experience in forensic, correctional, or complex mental health settings.

• Board-approved supervisor status.