Psychologist

We are looking for a passionate Registered / Clinical or Educational Psychologist to join our team at Buderim, Queensland.

Early Start Australia (ESA) delivers evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families throughout our 52 clinics in Australia. With our 600 employees ESA supports over 28,000 families

In our Buderim clinic we are looking for a dedicated Registered Psychologist to have their own dedicated room to create an environment which is reflective of your passion and join a team of well supported and like-minded individuals with access to;

Rostered CPD hours including regular group and individual supervision, in-house professional development, discipline-specific and trans-disciplinary training Free team collaboration time, national and state clinical meetings, internal / external mentoring with industry experts Paid professional development leave Paid parental leave Performance incentives Access to various online shopping outlets at reduced prices – from groceries to movie tickets

As part of the APM Group, Early Start Australia offer you a small practice feel with plenty of corporate support services and job security, allowing you to focus on delivering quality care and support.

A typical day...

Providing early intervention and therapy services to support children and families maximising independence and participation, you will take responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate psychological interventions based on an individual's sensory, cognitive and physical needs in collaboration with the individuals, families and relevant others. This includes:

Comprehensive assessments and/or diagnostic assessments We have access to a HUGE assessment portfolio including cognitive assessments, adhd assessments and autism assessments. Everything someone would need Working with neurodiverse children to support their regulation, engagement and social/emotional skills Providing information, education and support to clients and families to support informed decision making on priorities for intervention. Developing functional, routine-based goals with clients and families. Providing therapy interventions and resources to clients and families that match evidence based practice to individual/family goals, values and preferences for service provision. Reviewing progress formally in collaboration with individuals and families to celebrate achievement, obtain feedback on services provided and set new priorities.. Provide therapy interventions and supports in collaboration with others, particularly within a key worker/transdisciplinary team approach. Providing evidence informed therapy services to clients and NDIS participants building on family/client strengths, needs and priorities. Support inclusion and participation for clients in community activities of their choice. Work closely with key stakeholders and ensure ongoing communication, leadership and support are provided to deliver quality services and supports. Ensure a focus on continuous improvement through regular evaluation, training and review.

What you'll bring

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and required registration. Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families Exceptional communication and inter-personal skills, to support for a culturally diverse environment. Experience in working with children and/or disability and confidence in your role with children and their parents. Required compliance such as WWCC, NPC, NDIS Workers screening check

Opportunities for leadership development available within our local team as well as supporting the national psychology team

What next? Apply Now or contact Ayesha on for a confidential enquiry.

Early Start Australia places high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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