Be part of the moments that matter - Imagine finishing each day knowing your skills helped a child find their voice, supported a family through uncertainty, or changed a life’s trajectory for the better.

At ConnectAbility, your work matters. Your wellbeing matters. And your voice matters.

About us

For over 30 years, ConnectAbility Australia has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by connecting them to meaningful communities, resources, and services. Founded by passionate community members in Newcastle in 1992, we’ve grown into a leading not-for-profit service provider throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Hunter Region, and the Central Coast.

In 2023, we proudly merged with Early Links, professionals in allied health and early intervention teaching who support over 1,400 children and youth.

Together, we support almost 1,800 individuals of all ages, empowering them to achieve their goals and dreams.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Registered Psychologist with a heart for paediatrics and a belief in early, meaningful intervention. With flexibility to work from our Kurri Kurri and/or Muswellbrook office, this role offers autonomy, variety, and strong professional backing. 

You will provide comprehensive psychological assessment and intervention to individuals across various age groups with significant physical, developmental, and psychosocial disabilities—doing work that truly changes lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families, carers, teachers, medical professionals and internal stakeholders to support children with developmental delays, children at risk of developing a developmental delay or people of any age who have a disability.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions and comprehensive assessments, in line with professional and ethical standards.
• Apply a holistic, practical, and family-centred approach with a strong focus on inclusion.
• Provide consultancy and support to members of the client's broader care team.
• Maintain professional registration and ongoing development.

About You

You’re a thoughtful, collaborative clinician who combines expertise with empathy and heart. You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Experience conducting assessments and interventions with children across a range of settings (e.g. home, early childhood setting, school, community, clinic).
• Experience in family-centred and strengths-based early intervention approaches.
• Understanding of a transdisciplinary team models and Key Worker responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, consultation, and negotiation skills.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary Degree qualification in Psychology
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Current driver's licence
• Willingness to obtain prior to commencement:
  • Working with Children Check (paid employment)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
  • First Aid & CPR certification

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
• Professional Growth: Access on the job paediatric training, on-call supervision support, and targeted professional development opportunities.
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Be part of a passionate, diverse team that values collaboration, respect, and wellbeing.
• Benefits: Salary packaging, paid lunch breaks, annual flu vaccinations, corporate health and fitness memberships, health insurance discounts, Employee Assistance Program.
• A seat at the table: Your voice matters. We actively encourage clinical input, innovation and ideas to continuously improve practice.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the role you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via Seek or through our website today.

ConnectAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don’t hesitate—reach out today to discover how you can grow your career with ConnectAbility.