Psychologist Placement Supervisor (Board-Approved Supervisor)

Casual, Part-time and Full-time positions available in ISN Clinics

NSW - Sydney CBD Clinic and Paramatta Clinic

Victoria - Kew Clinic, Bundoora Clinic, and Moorabbin Clinic

Nationwide - Telehealth Clinic 

The Institute for Social Neuroscience (ISN) Psychology has opened several positions at our clinics for Placement Supervisors.  We require Board Approved Supervisors with experience in supervising provisional psychologists.  

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in shaping the next generation of psychologists, contribute to accessible free and low-cost community mental health services, and work within a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation.

About ISN Psychology

Students enrolled at ISN Psychology complete practicum and placements within this network, supported by placement coordinators, academic staff, and placement supervisors. This role works closely with both the ISN Psychology academic team and ISN Clinic to ensure high-quality work-integrated learning experiences.

About the Role

As a Psychologist Placement Supervisor, you will support Masters-level psychology students through a combination of responsibilities.  The mix of responsibilities is flexible and can be tailored to your experience, interests, and availability, with duties varying across semesters.

Key Responsibilities

Duty Supervision

• Provide day-to-day supervision for postgraduate psychology students in our ISN Clinics.
• Support delivery of evidence-based psychological services.
• Provide training on using psychometric assessment, including WISC, WAIS, WIAT etc.  
• Supervision on how to write psychological assessment reports and providing feedback to clients.
• Guide clinical decision-making, risk management, and treatment planning.
• Ensure ethical and professional standards are consistently upheld.

Placement Organisation & Oversight

• Assist with organising and supporting external placements
• Monitor student progress and competency development
• Support students to meet placement and accreditation requirements
• Liaise with placement coordinators and supervisors to maintain best practice

Clinical Supervision

• Provide individual and group supervision across clinic, school, and external placements
• Deliver remediation supervision where required
• Supervise psychological assessment reports and co-sign
• Provide ad hoc competency reviews and support

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality supervision records and documentation
• Support student use of clinic, placement, and learning systems
• Contribute to a positive, collegial, and professional team culture

About You

Essential

• Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Psychology Board-approved supervisor status.
• Desirable: An area of practice endorsement. 
• Desirable: Experience in administering tests and writing assessment reports. 
• Experience supervising postgraduate psychology students.
• Strong understanding of competency-based training and supervision.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Compliance Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration and BAS approval
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Commitment to privacy, ethical practice, record keeping and professional standards

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future psychology workforce
• Meaningful contribution to community mental health, providing free and low-cost services
• Supportive, collaborative, and values-driven team
• Casual  part-time or full-time arrangements

For a detailed position description or to discuss the role further, feel free to get in touch with: Dr Emma Nicholls, Clinical Service Director, ISN Clinics (03) 9008 1630 or [email protected]

TO APPLY: 

Please send a recent CV, along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the position to [email protected]