Psychologist / Ed&Dev Psychology Registrar

 

🤝 What We Offer

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• Full-time or Part-time Employment opportunity

• Positive and inclusive culture

• Annual PD allowance up to $1,500 per annum (FTE)

• In-house training and guest speakers (e.g., Paediatrician, Court experts, other Allied Health Professionals)

• Individual supervision, group supervision, peer consultations

• Access to a broad range of resources and test kits, mature report and assessment structure

• Realistic performance expectations, and support for development for all team members

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🌟Benefits of Working With Us

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• Comprehensive training in neurodivergence assessments

• The opportunity to work within a well-connected network of medical and allied health professionals

• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of neurodivergent individuals

• Training Agreement can be arranged for those who wish to gain their Ed & Dev Endorsements (Primary/Secondary Supervision)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 6 counselling sessions, 1 nutritional support session, 1 financial coaching session

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✅ The Right Candidate

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• Registered Psychologist who has a warm professional presence with clients, and a drive for delivering exceptional service

• Passionate and forward-thinking clinician

• Experienced in Neurodivergence and Psychoeducational Assessments

• Excellent communicator with clients and other team members

• Bilingual abilities are highly regarded (e.g., Mandarin or Cantonese)

• Confident, yet humble, and focused on helping clients be the best they can be

• Alignment with the clinic's vision and adaptation of Neurodiversity Affirmative Practices: Respect, Autonomy and Advocacy for the Neurodivergent population

• Independence and commitment to upholding high ethical standards

• Can function in a team environment and collaborate with your peers

• Motivated and committed to continuous professional development

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines 

• Proficient report writing skills, exceptional English language proficiency

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🧠The Qualifications

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• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Psychology

• APHRA registration, Working with Children Check, Professional Indemnity Insurance and Police Check

• Medicare Provider Number (or be eligible to apply for one)

• ADOS or MIGDAS trained is highly preferred

• CHC/XBA trained in Specific Learning Disabilities

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If this sounds like you and you are as excited as we are by this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you.

 

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Occupational Therapist (Bilingual) - Adult Team 

Location: Sprout Psychology – Burwood or Hybrid
Employment Type: Open to Contractor or Employee (FT/PT negotiable)
Start Date: From July 2025
 

Sprout Psychology is a neurodiversity-affirming psychology clinic with a strong community presence across CALD, bilingual, and neurodivergent communities. We are the largest Chinese-speaking educational & developmental psychology clinic in Victoria.

We are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. You'll work alongside psychologists, and admin support staff, with referrals built in.

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🌟About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate OT who is experienced in working with autistic clients, especially adults, across the lifespan.

Your role will include:

• Functional Capacity Assessments and NDIS reporting

• Ongoing OT support for daily functioning, employment, and independent living

• Supporting clients with sensory regulation and accommodations

• Working collaboratively with our psychologist teams

• Applying a neurodiversity-affirming lens and trauma-informed practice

• Providing culturally responsive and linguistically inclusive services

• Option for workplace and telehealth delivery

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✅ Must Haves

• Registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

• Experience supporting autistic adults and/or neurodivergent clients

• Knowledge in sensory integration or accommodations

• Skilled in writing independent NDIS functional assessments, reporting, and capacity building

• Familiarity or openness to affirmative practice models

• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and co-regulatory approaches

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🧠 Nice to Have

• Mental Health Endorsement (or relevant experience)

• ​Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, or another relevant language (in addition to English)

• Experience with co-occurring mental health diagnoses (e.g., Anxiety, CPTSD)

• Familiarity with NDIS pathways and plan reviews

• Capacity to supervise OT students or mentor junior OTs

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🤝 What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a well-connected network of medical and allied health professionals.

• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of neurodivergent individuals.

• Hybrid model (Tele/In-Person/Mobile)

For Contractors:

• Flexible hours and autonomy over caseload

• Admin, referrals, and systems support

• Peer consultation and clinical debriefing

• Welcoming, values-aligned team culture

For Employees:

• Competitive salary with super + PD allowance

• Team meetings, admin time, and mentoring

• CPD opportunities and supervision provided (Psychologists)

• Hybrid/remote options available

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 6 counselling sessions, 1 nutritional support session, 1 financial coaching session.

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✅ The Right Candidate

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• Registered OT who has a warm professional presence with clients, and a drive for delivering exceptional service.

• Passionate and forward-thinking clinician

• Excellent communicator with clients and other team members.

• Bilingual abilities are highly regarded (e.g., Mandarin or Cantonese)

• Confident, yet humble, and focused on helping clients be the best they can be.

• Alignment with the clinic's vision and adaptation of Neurodiversity Affirmative Practices: Respect, Autonomy and Advocacy for the Neurodivergent population

• Independence and commitment to upholding high ethical standards

• Can function independently, as well as in a team environment

• Motivated and committed to continuous professional development

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines 

• Proficient report writing skills, exceptional English language proficiency

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📩 How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to sharen@sprout-psychology.com.au.
Tell us about your background and why you're aligned with neurodiversity-affirming care.

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