Registered Assessment Psychologist

About the role

Join Early Start Australia as a Registered Assessment Psychologist and work within a multidisciplinary allied health team delivering assessment and therapy services to children and young people across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct new client assessments using standardised tools such as WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS and MIGDAS.
• Provide timely feedback, develop goal‑based therapy plans and deliver home‑ and school‑based activities.
• Complete clinical notes within 24 hours and issue comprehensive reports within two weeks of assessment.
• Align therapy plans with NDIS funding, participate in supervision and maintain compliance with registration standards and child‑safety policies.

Required profile

• Relevant psychology qualification and registration with AHPRA and the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current Working with Children Check (or equivalent), National Police Check and First Aid certification.
• Demonstrated experience in solution‑focused therapy, early intervention and engaging with children, families and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with assessment instruments: WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS.
• Strong observational, report‑writing and communication abilities.

What we offer

• Flexible part‑time hours, compressed work options and up to 12 weeks annual leave.
• Competitive salary plus bonus, professional membership contributions and relocation reimbursement.
• CPD allowance, paid professional development leave and structured mentoring.
• Opportunities for FIFO work in remote areas and national/global career pathways within the APM Group.