Provisional Psychologist

Provisional Psychologist


For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.


Position details

• Part-Time (0.5FTE), Permanent role available
• Classification: Health Professional Level 1 AQF 7,8,9 with a salary range of $75,127 - $91,251 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits for living and entertainment benefits, increasing take home pay
• Location: Women's Health and Wellbeing Service, Townsville QLD

About your new role

The Provisional Psychologist provides high quality, person-centred care as part of a transdisciplinary team, supporting consumer wellbeing, safety and positive health outcomes across community and/or clinical settings.

Working within the conditions of provisional registration, their approved pathway to general registration, demonstrated competence, supervision arrangements and their authorised scope of practice, the Provisional Psychologist undertakes psychological assessment, formulation, shared care planning and evidence-informed interventions relevant to the program. The responsibilities, activities and level of autonomy assigned to the role mustbe appropriate to the individual’s stage of training and authorised through relevant supervision and organisational processes. Practice is undertaken under supervision and in accordance with the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA, Neami policies and program requirements.

The role contributes to service quality, safety and continuous improvement, participates actively in supervision and professional development, and works collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, chosen supports, colleagues and relevant service partners.


About Neami National

We're Neami. We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life. We support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. We provide services across Australia for mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness and suicide prevention.

For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. We support people to improve their quality of life in a way that suits them.

We’re proud to support 34,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands.

Further information about Neami National and the Organisations Values https://www.neaminational.org.au/about/

What will Neami offer

• Generous leave entitlements including Wellness leave and Parental leave (pro rata)
• Access to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervision
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family

What you will bring to the role

• Completion of an accredited qualification in psychology, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia, that supports eligibility for provisional registration.
• Current provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia before commencing psychological practice in the role and maintained while undertaking psychological practice in the role.
• Current participation in an approved pathway to general registration, such as an accredited postgraduate or higher degree pathway, a Board-approved 5+1 internship pathway, or another applicable Board-approved or transitional pathway, with arrangements that permit the proposed employment and supervised practice.
• An approved supervision arrangement with a Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisor, maintained in accordance with the requirements of the applicable pathway to general registration.
• Knowledge of the professional, ethical and legal obligations applying to provisional psychologists, including the Psychology Board of Australia registration standards, Code of Conduct and applicable guidelines and policies.
• Demonstrated foundational capability in psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-informed intervention appropriate to level of training and demonstrated competence.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships, maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with people experiencing distress or crisis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a transdisciplinary team and engage effectively with consumers, families, carers and external service providers.
• Ability to use supervision constructively, reflect critically on practice, respond to feedback and recognise when consultation, escalation or referral is required.
• Ability to manage competing demands, maintain accurate documentation and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.