Registered Psychologist earning $70-$90/hr in Newcastle. Start Fridays now, or FT in Jan 2026. Flexible hours, warm team and PD days. Collab in a MDT!
To the lovely
Psychologists of Newcastle, if you want to feel valued & supported whilst being treated as an adult, then this might just be of interest to you!
Here's The Headlines: - Hourly rate $70–$90 (salaried role) depending on experience (above market rate)
- Start casual 1 day/week now (Friday room ready) and build at your pace
- Option to move into PT/FT from Jan 2026 as new rooms come available
- Choose your focus: trauma, forensics, neurodivergence (kids & adults), couples, groups
- Sensory room in development, onsite parking, near transport, shops & cafés
- Support you can feel: monthly team & psych meetings, quarterly PD (AHPRA-compliant), regular socials
- Healthy workload: No direct KPIs, no need to do more than 5/6 billable hours (includes non-client tasks), zero burnout ethos
This is a well-established, multidisciplinary clinic with a genuinely kind, collaborative culture. You’ll join OTs (MH-trained), Behaviour Support Practitioners, Provisional Psychs, Speechies and a Dietitian who all believe trauma-informed and neuro-affirming care should be the norm, not the exception.
The team is moving into a fresh, purpose-built space soon meaning more rooms, more comfort, more you. Bring your passions and the team will help
shape a caseload that lights you up, whether that’s
paediatrics, adult ND support, relationship work, group programs or a mix. Your Duties will Include - Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed psychological care across children, adolescents, adults and couples.
- Conduct assessments, therapy and clear reporting, working toward ~5-6 billable hours/day with complete flexibility.
- Collaborate closely with a warm, multidisciplinary team while enjoying autonomy over your diary and practice.
- Work out of a modern clinic near Merewether, close to public transport, cafés and easy parking.
Requirements/ Skills - Proven experience in private practice (multidisciplinary exposure welcomed).
- Confidence working with children is highly regarded (paeds caseload available but not essential).
- AHPRA registration as a General Psychologist (fully registered).
- Full Australian Work Rights
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Apply now or email your resume to Cavan Conway at cavan@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 842 406 to hear more about the role.
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