The Royal Children's Hospital

Provisional Psychologist

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  State of New South Wales, AU (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

At Learning Links, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and thrive. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and creating a genuine sense of belonging, supported by a team of professionals who care deeply about improving outcomes for children and families.

Why is Learning Links right for you?

Joining Learning Links means becoming part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping children and young people thrive. Learning Links has over 50 years’ experience delivering evidence-based therapy, education, and support services that help children build the skills and confidence to learn, develop, and thrive. We work closely with families, schools, and professionals to create a community where difficulties learning are no longer a barrier to a fulfilling life.

At Learning Links, you'll enjoy:

  • Salary package $15,900 + $2,649 entertainment card + novated lease for a vehicle
  • Four dedicated professional development days per year
  • Free access to webinars and courses run by our Learning Links professionals.
  • Paid subscription for AI scribe tool to reduce administration.
  • Variety at work with exposure to multiple disciplines and programs (e.g. psychology, education, early intervention, and teams running community programs etc.).
  • Dedicated Customer Support team and Psychology administrator to support bookings and client liaison.
  • Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture.
  • The opportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes.

About the role

We are looking for a permanent part-time Provisional Psychologist who enjoys working with children, young people and families and takes pride in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention.

This role is ideal for someone available to work a minimum of three days per week, with the option to work full-time, and who can provide services in local schools across the Central Coast.

Reporting to the Psychology Team Leader, this role plays a key part in delivering high-quality psychological services across Learning Links' partner schools and community programs.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology (4-year equivalent).
  • Provisional registration as a Psychologist through AHPRA under a 4+2, 5+1 or transitional pathway.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply psychological assessment to clinical formulation and therapeutic intervention.
  • Strong organisational and time management capability.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with children and parents.
  • Strong attention to detail, professional documentation and accountability.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet required timeframes and respond to client and stakeholder needs.
  • A proactive, collaborative, culturally responsive and positive approach to work.
  • Willingness to travel with a current driver’s license and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.

Desirable

  • Competent in administering, interpreting and writing associated reports for cognitive (WISC, WPPSI) and academic (WIAT) assessments.
  • Working with children presenting with Autism.

Child Safety

Learning Links is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, welfare, wellbeing, rights and best interests of children and young people as the paramount consideration. Successful applicants will be required to complete:

  • Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Relevant pre-employment checks

Ready to Apply?

If you’re someone who enjoys supporting children and young people, values learning and collaboration, and wants to contribute to better outcomes for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team making a meaningful difference!

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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