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• Competitive base salary plus access to comprehensive salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).

• Be part of Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged

• Full-time position, fixed term until 30th June 2028, with the possibility of contract renewal.

• Immediate Start

• Opportunity to work from home with a laptop provided.

Lead the design and delivery of an innovative psychology internship program that shapes the future of mental health practice

Are you a Board-approved supervising Psychologist with a passion for program development and operational excellence? MindSpot Academy, as part of Macquarie University Health, is seeking a clinical leader to facilitate the successful implementation of a funded supervision program supporting Provisional Psychologists through their 5+1 internship.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your clinical supervision expertise with program coordination, stakeholder management, and funding compliance within an internationally recognised translational research group.

MindSpot's vision is to build an emotionally resilient world using technology to improve access to, and quality of, mental health services. Comprising a research clinic (eCentreClinic), a national online mental health service (MindSpot Clinic), and a state-based virtual mental health service (MindSpot GP), MindSpot serves more than 35,000 patients each year.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of contract renewal. The role is fully remote, with a laptop provided, and applications are welcomed from candidates across Australia.

About the Role

As the Psychology Coordinator – Internship Program, you will facilitate the successful implementation and completion of the DoHA supervision funding grant, ensuring program design, compliance, data collection and reporting are delivered to the highest standard. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating the design and implementation of the internship program compliant with both funding body requirements and AHPRA 5+1 guidelines.

• Providing AHPRA-compliant clinical supervision (Principal and/or Secondary, individual and/or group) and training of Provisional Psychologist Interns, targeting the specific learning objectives and AHPRA core competencies of the 5+1 internship.

• Supporting clinical skill growth and intern transfer of learning from training, workshops and supervision to practice through a variety of activities and materials throughout the internship year.

• Completing regular assessment of Provisional Psychologist skills pursuant to the Core Competencies, via observation of clinical work and documentation, and providing learner-focused feedback and development plans designed to facilitate skill acquisition.

• Accurately recording and reporting supervision and internship data as required by Macquarie University Health and funding bodies, and ensuring ongoing improvement of these systems.

• Providing employment mentoring support and advice to Provisional Psychologist Interns enrolled in the program.

• Building and maintaining key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including universities, other service and education providers, in relation to the employment and internship of MindSpot interns.

• Assisting in the development, implementation and review of MindSpot's 5+1 internship training and supervision systems.

• Working collegially with the Learning & Development team in continual review of learning materials and LMS processes.

About Us

As a part of Macquarie University Health, MindSpot is an internationally recognized translational research group. MindSpot's vision is to build an emotionally resilient world using technology to improve access to, and quality of mental health services. MindSpot comprises of a research clinic (eCentreClinic), a national online mental health service (MindSpot Clinic), and a state-based virtual mental health service (MindSpot GP). These clinics serve more than 35,000 patients each year.

Visit our website: https://www.mindspot.org.au/about-mindspot

MindSpot operational hours are from 8am to 8pm EST Mon – Fri and 8am to 6pm EST on Sat.

At Macquarie University Health we unite the best clinicians, with world renowned researchers and clinical educators to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are celebrating our 15 year anniversary. Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence.

About You

You are an experienced, AHPRA-registered Psychologist with Board-approved supervisory credentials who thrives at the intersection of clinical supervision and program management. You bring strong operational skills, a detail-oriented approach to compliance and reporting, and a genuine passion for building stakeholder relationships that support the next generation of psychologists.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in psychology and registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Board-approved eligibility to Principally supervise 5+1 interns.

• At least five years of clinical experience delivering evidence-based, person-centred mental health interventions across diverse populations, treatment modalities, and levels of clinical acuity.

• A minimum of two years' experience delivering supervision in accordance with AHPRA requirements to Provisional Psychologists undertaking an internship pathway.

• Proven ability to engage and develop supervisee psychologists through diverse supervisory approaches that foster clinical skill development and reflective practice, supported by effective formative feedback and review processes.

• High-level knowledge and practical application of the 5+1 Internship Guidelines, Supervision Guidelines, Code of Conduct for Psychologists, and the Core Competencies for Psychologists.

• Demonstrated leadership across clinical and operational contexts, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders and build and maintain strong collegial relationships across external networks.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Sunday, 28th June 2026, 11:59pm AEST

**We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required**

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

Role Specific Enquiries: Please contact Dr Emma Ruddock, Clinical Learning & Development Manager emma.ruddock@mq.edu.au

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifices options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us

• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs

• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

28/06/2026 11:59 PM