We are seeking someone who has a passion for Psychology, who thrives to support and empower individuals with developmental delays or disabilities.

• 30-minute paid lunch break
• Flexible working environment to balance work and home life
• Full-time or part-time opportunity available

About us

Early Links is a not-for-profit organisation that offers early intervention and support services for people with disabilities of all ages in the Hunter region. We are committed to encouraging inclusiveness and independence for our clients, and we value our staff and the incredible role they play in the lives of others every day.

About the role

Based in our Kurri Kurri office, and reporting to the Psychology Senior Leader, the Psychologist’s primary purpose is to provide comprehensive psychological assessment and intervention to people across various age groups who have significant needs relating to physical, developmental and psychosocial disabilities.  

This role will be responsible for:

• Working closely with families, carers, teachers, doctors and other health professionals and internal stakeholders to support children with developmental delays, at risk of developing a developmental delay or people of any age who have a disability.
• Providing evidence based psychological interventions and comprehensive assessments, in line with professional and ethical guidelines.
• Using a holistic, practical, and family centred approach with an emphasis on inclusion.
• Providing consultancy support to members of the client's team.
• Maintaining registration requirements and professional knowledge.
• Contributing to Organisation Goals.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary Degree qualification in Psychology
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement evidence based psychological interventions
• Ability to carry out assessments of and intervention with children across a range of settings (e.g. home, early childhood setting, school, community, clinic)
• Knowledge of, and experience in, family centred and strength-based approaches to early intervention
• Knowledge of a trans-disciplinary team and Key Worker responsibilities within this model
• Excellent written and verbal communication, consultation, and negotiation skills

Mandatory Requirements

• Valid unrestricted Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
• Right to work in Australia

What we offer

People are at the heart of what we do, and you'll find highly committed, professional, and supportive people who share our commitment to making a difference in our community. 

At Early Links, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

• On the job paediatrics training for Psychologists
• Opportunities for career progression such as professional development, peer support programs and in-house and outsourced training opportunities designed to target your ongoing professional development
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + up to 3 paid additional leave days + 12 days of personal leave + RDO
• A portion of your income can be tax-free (up to $15,900 per annum) by salary packaging your personal expenses

• Additional purchased annual leave
• Free 24/7 wellbeing and safety support via our EAP provider

Early Links have access to a "Mental Health Workforce Relocation" Grant to support with incurred expenses for those looking to relocate to the Hunter Region. This grant provides up to $24,500* to support our successful candidate with things such as:

• Relocation costs (including packing, storage and transport)
• Rent or mortgage assistance
• sign on and milestone bonuses
• Delivery of supervision hours

*Please note, only those living outside of the Hunter, New England, and Central Coast region will be eligible for this relocation support. Relocation must be within the Cessnock LGA, working with our Kurri Kurri office. 

How to apply

When applying, please ensure you include, resume, and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include satisfactorily meeting the mandatory requirements.

If you have any questions or require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the People and Culture team at [email protected]

We're committed to respond to every applicant. All applicants will be advised if they have progressed to short listing. Applications will be closed once the recruitment process has been finalised.

Early Links is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position with us. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.