Overview
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Location : Central Coast (Gosford / Wyong / The Entrance / Lake Haven / Hornsby and Chatswood). Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time position; Monday – Friday. Program : GS Plus Program. HPA Level 2 to Level 3 (commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging.
Make a Real Difference – Where Mental Health Meets Meaningful Employment
Are you a passionate Psychologist who thrives on purpose-driven work? We’re looking for someone to join our growing team in a rewarding role that supports people to overcome psychological barriers and re-enter the workforce with confidence. This role can be offered on a permanent part-time or full-time basis, with service delivery across various sites in North East Sydney.
You’ll be delivering psychological interventions in collaboration with our valued partner Global Skills, through the GSPlus program. This program provides short-term, evidence-based therapeutic interventions that address mental health challenges impacting employment readiness.
You’ll also contribute to an cutting-edge pilot clinical and vocational readiness program designed to support individuals with lived experience of the justice system. This involves delivering both individual and group-based interventions within a structured 12-session model, focusing on mental health, identity, and sustainable change.
Working within a supportive clinical framework, you’ll provide client-centred care across both 6- and 12-session models, with a maximum of 5 clients per day — allowing for meaningful therapeutic engagement and a strong focus on quality over quantity.
This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple energetic teams, where your psychological expertise directly contributes to personal recovery, social connection, and long-term independence.
Responsibilities
- Deliver psychological interventions in collaboration with Global Skills through the GSPlus program.
- Contribute to a pilot clinical and vocational readiness program supporting individuals with lived experience of the justice system.
- Deliver both individual and group-based interventions within a 12-session model and provide client-centred care across 6- and 12-session models.
- Maintain a maximum of 5 clients per day to ensure quality and therapeutic engagement.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, internal and external agencies and stakeholders.
About You
- Full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Clinical experience delivering evidenced-based psychological interventions.
- Holistic assessments and clinical formulations with a strong knowledge base.
- Experience with trauma-informed, person-centred interventions.
- Strong consultation and negotiation skills; ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with partners, Global Skills.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
Desirable
- Experience working with employment service providers or in vocational contexts.
- Experience with individuals who have lived experience of the justice system.
- Group facilitation experience, including psychoeducation or therapeutic groups.
- Confidence in program promotion, stakeholder liaison, and community engagement.
Why Work at Uniting?
We celebrate diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Salary Packaging – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness Passport – support your wellbeing
- U Rewards – exclusive discounts
- Ongoing training – cultural awareness, clinical skills, and more
- Career development – supportive environment in a large organization
How to apply
To be considered, upload your resume and a Cover Letter responding to the two Targeted Questions below (2 A4 pages max).
- TQ1: Ability and willingness to work onsite at various sites in (Location Northern Sydney or other region)
- TQ2: Outline your experience delivering holistic assessment and psychological interventions to a diverse population
Questions? contact: Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist,
About Uniting : When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team. We contribute to social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We aim to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We are a Child Secure Organisation committed to safeguarding children and promoting safety, wellbeing and inclusion.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to safeguarding children and young people.
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📌 Psychologist - GS Plus program - Central Coast
🏢 Uniting
📍 Gosford