AP5 Provisional Psychologist

Location: Winnellie, NT
Contract duration: 12 months casual assignment with potential extension of 1 X 12 months 
Classification: APS5 Equivalent
 
Join Our Team as an APS5 equivalent Provisional Psychologist and Make a Difference in the Lives of Veterans and Their Families
Are you passionate about mental health and eager to develop your clinical expertise while supporting Australia’s veteran community? We’re seeking a dedicated AP5 Provisional Psychologist to contribute to Australia’s leading veteran mental health services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, enhance your skills through professional development, and directly impact the wellbeing of those who have served.
 
What You’ll Do:

• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments, counselling, risk evaluations, and safety planning to current and former Defence Force personnel, their partners, and families.
• Collaborate with clients to identify meaningful goals and tailor therapeutic interventions accordingly.
• Keep detailed, confidential clinical records, including session notes, care plans, and risk assessments.
• Participate in supervision, case reviews, and training activities to support your progression towards general registration.
• Liaise with clients, their families, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care and enhance therapeutic support.
• Potentially co-facilitate group programs and contribute to service promotion and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Current registration or eligibility as a provisional Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and receiving clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines, legislative requirements, and confidentiality standards.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with veteran or military populations.
• Skills in delivering group therapy or psychoeducation.
• Familiarity with the Open Arms Model of Care or similar frameworks.
• Ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• A relevant degree in Psychology (Bachelor or Master’s level).
• Experience in mental health settings, particularly with vulnerable populations.
• Evidence of progress toward full registration as a Psychologist.

 
  Mandatory Requirements

• Qualifications as a provisional Psychologist**
• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration OR
• Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Children check

**Note: Applicants who are provisional psychologists will need to provide evidence of their expected timeline to full registration with AHPRA.
 
 
 
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively you can contact Neville Smith - Neville.Smith@chandlermacleod.com | 02 6268 9916 | 0402 202 721 for further discussion in detail.