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MISSION-DRIVEN WORK
Every day you will make a real, tangible difference to children who need it most — in a team that genuinely shares that purpose.
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CLINICAL DEPTH
Specialise in the complex and rewarding field of learning difficulties, with the scope to follow your clinical interests and shape your own caseload.
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FLEXIBILITY & REWARD
Set your own schedule, access generous NFP salary packaging, and grow professionally with a dedicated PD budget and expert mentoring.
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PosAbility Australia is seeking a passionate and skilled Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team, with a primary focus on assessment and intervention for children with learning difficulties and developmental delays. This is a rare opportunity to do genuinely meaningful clinical work in a not-for-profit organisation wholly dedicated to children's learning, wellbeing and development.
You will work with children from pre-school through to high school, conducting comprehensive psychological and educational assessments and delivering evidence-based intervention programs. Your caseload will be varied and clinically rich — with the freedom to shape your practice around your areas of deepest interest and expertise.
Assessment
– Administer and score cognitive, academic and other standardised assessments
– Conduct diagnostic assessments for Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
– Undertake school-based and preschool observations to support diagnostic formulation
– Write clear, comprehensive and evidence-based psychological reports
– Provide feedback to children, families and schools, translating complex findings into practical guidance
Intervention & Therapy
– Deliver evidence-based individual and group intervention programs targeting executive functioning, literacy, numeracy, organisation and study skills
– Provide counselling support for children, adolescents and families navigating the emotional impact of learning difficulties
– Design and implement targeted literacy and/or numeracy programs for students significantly behind expected levels
– Apply positive behavioural strategies to motivate and engage students with complex profiles
Collaboration & Development
– Work alongside a caring, multidisciplinary team of psychologists, educators and allied health professionals
– Participate in peer supervision, case consultation and internal training
– Support families in advocating for their children at school and within the community
– Contribute to group program development, including content design and coordination
– Participate in PosAbility's Outreach Program, extending services to rural and regional communities
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Competitive above-award salary
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Internal mentoring and supervision
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Salary packaging (NFP tax benefits)
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Opportunity to initiate new services
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Flexible scheduling — set your own hours
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Access to a broad range of clinical resources
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Diverse caseload aligned to your interests
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Supportive, values-driven team culture
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Generous professional development budget
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Contribute to rural outreach initiatives
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ABOUT YOU — ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
– Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
– Demonstrated experience administering cognitive, academic and other standardised assessments
– Experience in psychological assessment and diagnosis of Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD and/or Autism
– Experience providing counselling to children, adolescents and/or families
– Strong report writing skills — clear, accessible and clinically rigorous
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
– Genuine interest in and commitment to the field of learning difficulties and child development
– Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
– Endorsement as an Educational & Developmental or Clinical Psychologist
– Board Approved Supervisor status
– Experience supervising Psychologists or leading allied health teams
– Background in education (e.g. teacher, school counsellor, teaching assistant)
– Familiarity with evidence-based literacy and numeracy intervention programs
– Experience in group therapy design and delivery
– Valid Australian Driver's Licence
ABOUT POSABILITY AUSTRALIA
PosAbility Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity based in Lane Cove West, Sydney. Our mission is to maximise every child's ability to LEARN to their potential, LIVE to the fullest, and GROW to be all they can be.
We are a growing, values-driven organisation that invests deeply in our team. At PosAbility, you will find genuine collaboration, clinical excellence and shared purpose — a place where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a tangible difference every day.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to:
[email protected]
For enquiries, call 9420 4101 or visit www.posability.com.au