• Full Registration Required
• Autism Assessments - ADHD Assessments - Early Intervention - NDIS
• Location: Notting Hill, Officer, Truganina
• Part Time / Full Time

Manageable caseloads - Protected admin time - Low KPI  - Strong Clinical Support - Flexible working arrangements

Are you a Psychologist looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity where you can do meaningful clinical work, maintain a sustainable workload, and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families?

Join bestchance Child Family Care, a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality paediatric allied health services across Victoria.

At bestchance Children's Therapy Services (CTS), we provide early intervention, assessment and therapeutic supports for children and families across homes, clinics, schools, kindergartens and community settings.

Our clinicians stay because they feel supported, professionally challenged and connected to meaningful work that improves outcomes for children and families.

Why Join CTS?

Exceptional Clinical Support

• Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
• Operational supervision with a Site Lead
• Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with speech pathologists and early childhood specialists

Professional Growth

• $1,000 professional development allowance + 5 days PD leave (pro rata for part time)
• Opportunities to deliver School Readiness Funding (SRF) programs
• Mentoring opportunities for supervision or leadership pathways
• Dedicated time for assessment preparation, report writing, resource development and family coaching

A Culture That Puts People First

• A close-knit multidisciplinary team where your expertise is recognised and valued
• Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
• Flexibility and autonomy to manage your caseload, diary, administration and documentation requirementsTravel reimbursement for community visits

Not for Profit Benefits

• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year plus Meal & Entertainment
• Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months’ of service)
• Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
• Access to Employee Wellbeing Program

About the Role

bestchance Child Family Care is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join our growing Children's Therapy Services team and support children aged 0–12 years and their families through assessment, intervention and capacity-building supports.

Reporting to the Site Lead, your primary goal will be to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of allied health professionals, integrating the developmental and therapy needs of children ages 0-10 years with developmental delays or disabilities.

In addition to maintaining a manageable caseload of approximately 3–4 clients per day, you will have opportunities to mentor developing clinicians and contribute to a strong culture of learning and professional growth.

The role includes a minimum of 150 minutes of protected administration and documentation time per day. Services are delivered across clinic, home, educational and community settings, allowing for a varied and rewarding caseload.

You will be supported through regular clinical and operational supervision, peer consultation, discipline-specific meetings and transdisciplinary collaboration.

Dedicated administrative support and flexibility to manage your own schedule.

Opportunities to contribute to School Readiness Funding programs, groups, assessments and specialised early childhood services provide variety and professional development across the early years sector.

Why Psychologists Choose CTS

• Diverse clinical work across assessment, intervention and consultation
• Opportunities to undertake autism, ADHD, cognitive and developmental assessments
• Manageable caseloads with protected administration and report-writing time
• Strong referral pathways and immediate client demand
• Opportunities to mentor developing clinicians
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Regular supervision, peer consultation and professional development
• Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance

What We’re Looking For

• Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated experience conducting autism and/or ADHD assessments, or a strong interest in developing this area of practice
• Experience working with children and families, or a strong interest in paediatric practice
• Experience within the NDIS or early childhood intervention sector is highly regarded but not essential
• Current Working with children check
• NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain)
• Unrestricted Australian working rights
• Passionate about early intervention and family-centred practice
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with families and educators
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary teamMinimum 3 days of commitment required.
• You must hold a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Our Clinicians Stay

• Realistic KPIs
• Genuine supervision and mentorship
• Strong team culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Meaningful work supporting children and families
• Protected administration and documentation time

If you're looking for a role that combines meaningful clinical work, strong professional support and opportunities for growth, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.

bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.

For more information visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/

Applications

If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive leadership, and genuine work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Please click "Apply Now" and submit:

• Your current CV / Resume
• A brief Cover Letter outlining your experience, interests, and suitability for the role

bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

A position description is attached.