Registered Assessment Psychologist (Part-Time)

About the role

Early Start Australia, a registered NDIS provider and part of the APM Group, is hiring a Registered Assessment Psychologist for its Strathpine clinic. You will join an allied health team working with children and young people aged 0-16 and their families, offering flexible hours and part-time or full-time options.

Key responsibilities

• New client assessments: prepare using referrals and questionnaires, conduct standardised and informal assessments (e.g. WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS), give timely feedback and issue reports within two weeks.
• Therapy programs: run initial appointments, develop goal-based therapy plans, create interventions and session plans, provide home and school activities, monitor progress and refer to other disciplines or group programs.
• Reporting and documentation: complete clinical notes within 24 hours, provide compliant reports to stakeholders and funding bodies, and record incidents and complaints.
• Funding and compliance: align therapy plans with available funding such as NDIS, take part in supervision and professional development, and comply with registration standards, WHS and child safety requirements.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention.
• Understanding of individualised services and the ability to adapt them to individual needs.
• Ability to engage with children, families and external stakeholders, and to work both in a multidisciplinary team and autonomously in the community.
• Relevant psychology qualification, AHPRA and Psychology Board of Australia registration, NDIS Workers Screening Check, current driver's licence, Working with Children check, National Police Check and accredited first aid certificate.

Required skills

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills.

What we offer

• Flexible hours and compressed work options, with up to 12 weeks annual leave and up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave.
• Wellbeing support program and competitive salary plus bonus program.
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000 where applicable, and dedicated admin support.
• CPD allowance, paid professional development leave, mentoring and leadership programs, and FIFO opportunities.