About the job

We are looking for a REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST or BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONER to Join our Team.

Make a Real Difference in a Supportive, Purpose-Driven Paediatric Psychology Practice (FT and PT opportunities)

• Thrive in a collaborative, nurturing team with built-in supervision and career development
• Join a highly respected practice with a strong referral base and positive community reputation
• Work-life balance: realistic and varied caseloads, no appointments outside of your schedule and regular time off encouraged.

This role offers a highly supported entry into our well-established and respected private practice, giving you the opportunity to learn how we work collaboratively and discover why we love what we do. You'll be part of a like-minded, purpose-driven team, all working together to make a genuine difference. Here, you'll be nurtured to grow into the best version of yourself professionally, while being encouraged to live a balanced, fulfilling life—as you help your clients do the same.

ABOUT US

At Sara Balmer Psychology for Kids, we are a warm, kind, and approachable team that values a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to care. We foster strong relationships with families, schools, referrers, and other allied health professionals, ensuring clients feel supported and understood. Attention to detail and a belief that every little thing matters underpins our work, making a meaningful difference in our clients' lives. Founded in 2009, our practice has grown from a solo clinician to a well-regarded local service with expanding premises and a strong reputation. We prioritise mentoring, support, and creating an environment where clinicians feel connected, valued, and empowered, drawing on insights from years of listening to what professionals truly need in their roles.

OUR VISION

It is our vision to be actively empowering parents and children to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives—positively shaping their futures. This work is at the heart of our contribution to the community, and we’re now focused on expanding our impact to support even more families. If you're passionate about being part of this continued growth and making a real difference, we invite you to read on.

THE ROLE

If you are a registered Psychologist, we currently have an opportunity for you to come on-board as an employee. We have a strong belief in reducing fatigue and preventing burn-out by limiting caseload, encouraging taking regular time-off, no appointments booked outside of your allocated hours and caseload monitoring to ensure caseload balance of different presentations and support needs.

We regularly discuss career and professional development goals and provide support to grow your skills in areas and modalities of interest.

We offer:

• Great administrative support
• Individual clinical Supervision
• Group Peer Supervision
• Clinical CPD days
• and much, much more.

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We have regular discussion with our team around why they love working with us and how we can work on consistently improving as a practice and team. Below is some feedback from some of our team members:

"This practice is a warm, caring environment for both staff and clients." Jennifer Cooper, Registered Psychologist.

"Working alongside the team has allowed me to develop and strengthen my skills in a variety of psychological treatments and assessments. " Andrea van Niekerk, Registered Psychologist.

"Working at Sara Balmer Psychology for Kids has helped me grow in professionalism and how to communicate well with clients. " James Mackay, Admin and IT Leader.

OUR LOCATION

We work in a beautiful modern building, a short walk to Hornsby station, Westfield and shops in Hornsby, on the upper North Shore of Sydney. You can also access the clean and modern pool, spa, sauna and gym in our building for free exercise before or after work.

Our location offers easy access to the M1, North Connex and Pennant Hills road for our team and clients. Our area is known for amazing schools, leafy open parks and welcoming neighbourhood communities for a growing family. We have the Hawkesbury River and Kuring-Gai National Park nearby, offering walks, water, fishing and picnic areas for your outdoor adventures, this area offers it all. Hornsby Shire council also has mountain biking tracks and close access to the Great North Walk. This really is The Bushland Shire, as it is known!

JOIN US

We would love to have you join us in as we work towards fulfilling our vision of empowering parents, children and families to positively change their lives. Apply right now by sending us your Resume and Cover Letter, telling us why you would like to join our team.

To be successful, you will have:

1. AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, with a current Working With Children Check.
2. Proven experience in evidence based psychological therapies (such as CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, play-based therapies, positive behaviour support), or knowledge of these modalities and a willingness to learn. Let us know your preferred modalities in how you work with your clients.
3. Experience in working with people with disabilities in the capacity of providing psychological therapies and/or Positive Behaviour Support or a willingness to learn.
4. Proven competence in administering and interpreting psychometric measures, such as WISC-V, WIAT-III, SB-V, etc. or a willingness to brush up or learn.
5. Understanding of the NDIS environment and requirements of therapists or a willingness to learn.

We’re an amazing team! You’re going to love working with us! We’d love to hear from you!

• AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, with a current Working With Children Check.
• Proven experience in evidence based psychological therapies (such as CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, play-based therapies, positive behaviour support), or knowledge of these modalities and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities in the capacity of providing psychological therapies and/or Positive Behaviour Support or a willingness to learn.
• Proven competence in administering and interpreting psychometric measures, such as WISC-V, WIAT-III, SB-V, etc. or a willingness to brush up or learn.
• Understanding of the NDIS environment and requirements of therapists or a willingness to learn.