Psychologist - Australia

Assessment and disability Psychology across Australia

About the role

Community and disability psychology roles, placed with Australian employers who sponsor qualified psychologists.

The primary focus is psychological assessment — cognitive, neuropsychological, and functional capacity — alongside evidence-based intervention for clients with disability, acquired brain injury, and co-occurring mental health presentations. Most positions sit within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Australia's government-funded support system for people with permanent and significant disability.

Psychologists with a strong assessment background and experience across complex, high-needs caseloads are well-matched to these roles. Prior Australian experience is not required.

What you'll do

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of NDIS participants referred for psychological assessment and management of psychological and behavioural difficulties

• Conduct cognitive, neuropsychological, and functional capacity assessments as clinically indicated

• Develop and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for clients with disability and mental health presentations

• Produce clear, professional reports documenting assessments, plans, and outcomes for multidisciplinary teams

• Monitor intervention progress and modify plans as required; arrange onward referrals where necessary

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary allied health team, contributing to case discussions and clinical reviews

• Maintain AHPRA registration and fulfil annual CPD requirements

• Participate in service development, quality improvement, and research initiatives

What you'll need

Requirements

Essential

• Masters degree in Psychology from a recognised institution

• Current registration or licence to practise as a Psychologist with the recognised statutory authority in your home country. Note: Registered Counsellors are a separate HPCSA category and are not eligible for AHPRA registration as a Psychologist — this role is not suitable for Registered Counsellors.

• Minimum 1 year post-registration clinical experience

• Experience with psychological assessments (cognitive, behavioural, developmental, or diagnostic)

Advantageous

• Assessment experience: cognitive, neuropsychological, functional capacity, or behavioural evaluation

• Experience with intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, or psychosocial disability presentations

• Clinical experience in community mental health, disability, or rehabilitation settings

• Experience using trauma-informed and strengths-based practice frameworks

How it works

We manage the recruitment and introduction process end to end — from your first conversation with us through to employer introduction. Our immigration partner, a MARA-registered firm, manages visa processing and employer sponsorship once you've been selected.

There is no cost to you at any point in the recruitment process. Visa and immigration costs are a separate matter between you, your employer, and the immigration agent — we'll explain this clearly before you commit to anything.