Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,626 - $126,803

Rehabilitation Services

Darwin, Palmerston

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

An exciting opportunity waits for a Psychologist to join our Sub-Acute Psychologist team!

The Role

As a Psychologist you will ensure delivery of a high quality, culturally appropriate and evidence based psychological inpatient service as part of a multi-disciplinary team within sub-acute services.

You’ll be supported by a collaborative team of senior clinicians and management, ensuring you have the resources and mentorship to thrive in your role.

About you:

• To be successful, applicants will have to:
• Have relevant qualifications in psychology that meets unconditional registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Provide evidence based psychological services to clients within a multidisciplinary framework under supervision of the Senior Psychologist.
• Provide advice to the Senior Psychologist and management on program and clinical issues in psychology clinical area.     Provide supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff.
• Manage a caseload in a timely manner and re-prioritise tasks to ensure timelines are met.
• Participate in quality improvement and service development activities at a local or regional level to ensure contemporary psychological services to meet patient outcomes.
• Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces. 
• Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary team leadership practices and role modelling behaviour in accordance with TEHS cultural charter.

The Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging
• Generous leave entitlements
• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Lifestyle and Community

Picture a place where beautiful landscapes surround a busy, multicultural city. A melting pot of cultures where great food and new friends paired with a unique outdoor lifestyle awaits you. Welcome to Darwin, the traditional lands of the Larrakia people.

Darwin has a very distinct and dynamic way of life to offer while allowing you to have work-life balance and time for family, friends, and recreation. Greater Darwin is the fastest growing region in the NT with a population of nearly 150,000.

We celebrate a host of excellent and creative events from music, theatre, art and cultural events and festivals to popular local markets; and have strong sporting communities. The region offers incredible outdoor experiences from hiking, camping and fishing unique landscapes, chasing waterfalls and rock pools, to enjoying sandy beaches, tropical sunsets and the wet seasons spectacular lightning storms.

Apply now!

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Quote vacancy number: 40050

Closing date:   14/12/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search