Provisional Psychologist

Provisional Psychologist / Professional Psychology

Posted: 09/09/2025

Closing Date: 09/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Darwin, NT

Job Category: Clinical Practice

Start your career as a new Psychologist with a Professional Psychology internship in the Northern Territory, an exciting mix of tropical and desert landscapes, with world leading national parks and diverse wildlife. Joining our NT team presents an opportunity to experience parts of Australia that many people never see, whilst at the same time, doing work that is impactful and interesting. Relocation package available for the successful candidate looking to move interstate for the position.

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The Work For Intern Psychologists In Darwin Is Varied And Provides a Strong Base In Working With People With a Range Of Underlying Developmental And Mental Health Related Issues. Our Darwin Team Complete a Range Of Assessments With Diverse Client Populations Including:

• Early childhood developmental assessment
• FASD assessment
• ASD assessment
• Psychosocial assessment
• Behavioural assessment
• Parenting capacity assessment (often inclusive of mental health assessment)
• Dementia assessment
• Forensic assessment

The use of assessments relating to learning difficulties, executive functioning, depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. are also utilised as appropriate.

Psychological intervention, therapy and behaviour support services are provided using a diverse range of modalities inclusive of individual, family based and service system interventions.

Our client groups are diverse, and while largely funded through NDIS and Territory Families, are inclusive of a wide range of presentations stemming from developmental trauma, developmental disability, neuro developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, and mental health issues.

While our office base and primary work is in Darwin, we also offer a range of opportunities to work regionally (e.g. Katherine, Alice Springs) and within remote Indigenous communities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Masters of Professional Psychology and eligibility for AHPRA registration;
• Interest in working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and / or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;
• Interest in providing clinical and / or behaviour assessment, intervention and support in the disability, out-of-home care and / or other relevant sectors.

Due to the nature of our business, it is required that our staff have:

• a current and valid Driver's Licence;
• a current and valid Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to attain these checks.

• Professional Psychology internship program inclusive of: supervision and support to complete AHPRA registration requirements, including a supervision plan; primary and secondary supervision; monthly topic-based group supervision; and support to complete case studies and exams.
• Flexible working hours
• A job with purpose and capacity to positively impact lives
• An organisational structure that offers practitioners both support and autonomy
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with a professional, experienced multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities for remote placements
• Following completion of your psychology internship, opportunity to receive support and supervision to complete Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology or Educational Developmental Psychology endorsement if eligible.
• Assistance with relocation costs if planning to move interstate for the role

SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs, people who have experienced trauma, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them. We provide a range of customised services, including Clinical / Behaviour Support, Psychology Services, Clinical Supervision, Therapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Cultural Consultancy, Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.

SAL Consulting Group is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (NATI ) practice. We recognise that relationship is fundamental to every aspect of our work. Through our national and international partnerships, we have access to current research that informs the work we do. We are also NDIS registered and NMT accredited, an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.

Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining what interests you about the position and addressing the designated criteria.

Please note that interviews will be conducted as appropriate applications are received. To assist with preparations for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance. Should the right applicant be found prior to the expiration of the advertisement, no further interviews will be arranged.

Julia Georgopoulos
People & Culture Officer

Email: julia.georgopoulos@salconsulting.com.au

Mobile: 0499 702 35