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Lead Psychologist at Settlement Services International Limited (SSI)

Lead Psychologist

Settlement Services International Limited (SSI) · Sydney

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Lead Psychologist

Settlement Services International Limited (SSI) · Sydney

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About the Role

This part-time role involves leading and supporting two psychologists within SSI’s Multicultural Child and Family Program. You will provide clinical guidance, supervision, and trauma-informed support, while also contributing directly to psychological assessment and intervention for children and young people when required. You will collaborate with case managers, carers, families, senior leaders, and external stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, supervision, and support to psychologists within the program.
  • Deliver culturally appropriate psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people.
  • Support carers, families, and case managers through consultation and behaviour support planning.
  • Provide trauma-informed guidance across complex presentations, including mental health, trauma, and family violence.
  • Contribute to professional development for psychologists, case workers, carers, and staff.
  • Maintain compliance with professional standards, child safety requirements, and relevant legislation.
  • Attend quality, safeguarding, and senior leadership meetings and provide reports as required.

Requirements

  • Registered psychologist with strong clinical experience and a commitment to culturally responsive, child-centred practice.
  • Current registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
  • Board Approved Supervisor status.
  • Postgraduate training or significant experience working with children and families.
  • Experience delivering clinical services across diverse program areas and populations.
  • Experience working with CALD communities and/or Out of Home Care programs.
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, child protection, and risk reporting.
  • Ability to provide clinical supervision, guidance, and support to a small team.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
  • Blue Card (for Queensland child-related work).

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Psychological assessment
  • Intervention
  • Clinical supervision
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Culturally responsive practice
  • Behaviour support planning
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

Location

  • Sydney
  • Brisbane

Work Type

  • Part-time
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Clinical leadership experience
  • Experience working with children and families
  • Experience delivering clinical services across diverse program areas and populations
  • Experience working with CALD communities and/or Out of Home Care programs
  • Experience in multicultural family services and/or NDIS services (highly regarded)

Education Level

  • Registered Psychologist with AHPRA
  • Board Approved Supervisor status
  • Postgraduate training

Benefits

  • Salary packaging options up to $15,900 tax-free
  • Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity of a 9-day fortnight
  • Access to in-house training and learning opportunities
  • Working alongside professional and dedicated team members

About the Company

  • SSI delivers life-changing human and social services across a diverse Australia.
  • SSI's purpose is to create a world where everyone has access to equal opportunities.
  • Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential.
  • SSI takes an integrated approach to help everyone thrive within their community and wider Australian society.
  • SSI supports children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants.
  • SSI's programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs.
  • SSI provides thought leadership within its sector nationally and globally.

Equal Opportunity

  • SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.
  • SSI welcomes and encourages applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
  • SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter.