Principal Psychologist

On Offer

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.

The Role

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.

Requirements

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.