We’re looking for an experienced Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. This opportunity is suitable for practitioners with experience and an interest in working within the disability, child protection & out of home care, and complex mental health space.
We are looking for someone who is genuinely motivated to create meaningful, lasting change in people’s lives. You’ll work alongside care teams, families, and the systems that support them to implement real, evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.
If you’re a practitioner who has been wondering whether there’s more than the therapy room and whether you could apply your assessment, intervention design, and therapeutic skills more broadly, more systemically, and more collaboratively – this role was built for you.
About SAL Consulting
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 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.
SAL Consulting is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What You’ll Be Doing
Our work 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. There is also an option to work from home for administration / report writing.
Who We’re Looking For
We want practitioners who are curious, collaborative, and motivated by making a real difference. At SAL Consulting we value people who think broadly about their skills, take ownership of their development, and are genuinely energised by complexity.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Psychology and general AHPRA registration;
- Experience or interest in working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and / or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;
- Experience or interest in providing a broad range of psychological assessment, incl. multidisciplinary assessment, clinical and / or behaviour assessment, risk assessment, etc.
- Experience or interest in delivering therapy to children, young adults and adults with disabilities and with cognitive impairment in a range of modalities;
- Experience in providing supervision to less experienced practitioners in a clinical setting is desirable but not essential.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement)
Team Feedback
Here’s some things we’ve heard from our team about the experience of working at SAL Consulting:
“SAL applies the same values to its staff that we use in our work with clients. NATI approach to people in general. We walk the talk.”
“Meaningful professional development, not just a tick-box exercise.”
“Appreciate the variety and complexity of cases. Lots of opportunity for practice development and work diversity.”
“I love the supervision structure with clear support for clinical evidence-based practice.”
“Great team culture + supportive supervisors”
“I’ve worked other places. I even left SAL and came back because the support is just that much better. I’m never leaving!”
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours and a genuinely family-friendly culture
- Work from home for administration and report writing
- Travel allowance included in remuneration for community-based work
- Extra week of paid annual leave (on top of the standard 4 weeks annual leave as set out in NES)
- Access to the Flare benefits platform with discounts at Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel, Airbnb, Fitness First and many more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to confidential psychological support and counselling
- A role with genuine purpose and the scope to shape your own career direction
- Ongoing professional development and a genuine commitment to growing our team members
- Opportunity to receive support and supervision to complete Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology or Educational Developmental Psychology endorsement if eligible.
Supervision & Professional Development
We invest more in supervision and professional development than almost anyone else in the sector. Our team consistently tells us our approach to supervision and PD sets us apart.
- Individualised professional development plans, tailored to your goals and interests
- Monthly internal PD days that are structured, meaningful, and grounded in current evidence
- In-house supervision tailored to your frequency needs and practice level
- Discipline-specific communities of practice including internal peer groups for ongoing learning and connection
- A robust induction program drawing on 30 years of scientist-practitioner model behaviour support practice
- An internal Behaviour Support Practitioner Development Program for holistic, ongoing capability growth
- Supervision support to pursue Psychology endorsement (Clinical, Forensic, or Educational & Developmental) where eligible
- Every practice leader and supervisor at SAL maintains their own direct client caseload – so your supervision comes from people who are still in the work
How to Apply
Please submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your background and experience aligns with our work. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance to support their preparation. Applications are assessed as they arrive, and we may appoint a successful candidate before the closing date, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Questions? Get in touch with:
Julia Georgopoulos
People & Culture Officer
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0499 702 335
