Provisional Psychologist, Canberra

On Offer

• Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 + super
• Paid Internship Program with full supervision support towards full registration
• Salary packaging options available
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated organisation committed to improving job seekers’ mental health and vocational outcomes
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with strong stakeholder engagement
• Professional development through peer supervision, CPD activities, and exposure to vocational rehabilitation best practices
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

The Role

Our client is seeking a Provisional Psychologist to deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions to job seekers, while also supporting Employment Services providers in achieving return-to-work outcomes.

This role offers a mix of clinical and vocational work, including:

• Conducting intake assessments and contributing to critical incident support under supervision
• Delivering tailored, evidence-based interventions for individuals or groups, working across the lifespan from teens to older adults
• Completing vocational assessments and interventions to improve job readiness, such as resume building, interview skills, and work goal setting
• Producing timely, accurate reports with practical recommendations for return-to-work plans
• Engaging with employment consultants, business managers, and local health professionals to ensure cohesive support for job seekers
• Participating in mental health awareness sessions and monthly case review meetings

Performance expectations include supporting strong return-to-work outcomes, maintaining low non-attendance rates, and meeting quality standards for written reports with supervision guidance.

Requirements

• Provisional AHPRA registration with a commitment to achieving full registration
• Interest or experience in evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions
• Skills or aptitude in vocational rehabilitation, work readiness, and job-person-environment fit assessments
• Clear, concise report-writing abilities with a focus on actionable recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with employment services and allied health professionals
• Self-managed, flexible, and compassionate, with a commitment to ethics and continuous learning