Medical Research Psychology jobs

• Appointment Type: Multiple positions available, with a total of 1.8 FTE to fill. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, 0.8 FTE (four days per week) or 0.6 FTE (three days per week) arrangements. All positions are fixed-term until 30 June 2028, with the possibility of contract renewal, commencing January 2027.
• Salary Package: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus 12% superannuation and access to comprehensive salary packaging via Maxxia (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) to maximise your take-home pay.
• The Role: Provide AHPRA-compliant supervision, assessment training and placement support to Provisional Psychologist Interns completing the 5+1 internship with MindSpot Academy.
• Work-Life Balance: Fully remote position with a laptop provided, flexible part-time options, and applications welcomed from candidates across Australia.
• Grow With Us: Work within Australia's only university-owned, academically integrated health precinct, where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

Drive innovation in healthcare, transform patient outcomes, and advance your career today.

MindSpot Academy, as part of Macquarie University Health, is seeking experienced, Board-approved supervising Psychologists to support the next generation of practitioners. With a total of 1.8 FTE available, we are open to full-time, 0.8 FTE and 0.6 FTE appointments, and will consider a combination of part-time arrangements to build the right team. In this role you will provide clinical supervision, structured training and placement support to Provisional Psychologist Interns completing their 5+1 internship within an internationally recognised translational research group and national digital mental health service.

Demonstrated expertise in the supervision and training of psychology assessments, including diagnostic, cognitive and memory assessments, is essential to this role. The positions are performed remotely with a laptop provided, and connect you to the wider Macquarie University Health community based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde.

About The Role

As a Psychology Internship Supervisor, you will deliver AHPRA-compliant supervision and assessment-focused training that builds intern capability and confidence, while supporting the coordination of internship placements and the continuous improvement of MindSpot's internship systems. Working alongside clinicians, educators, universities and the Learning and Development team, you will help translate evidence-based practice into high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Providing AHPRA-compliant clinical supervision (Principal and/or Secondary, individual and/or group) and training that targets the learning objectives and core competencies of the 5+1 internship.
• Supervising and training interns in the administration, interpretation and reporting of psychology assessments, including diagnostic, cognitive and memory assessments.
• Supporting internship placements, including induction, reporting, offboarding and coordination with universities, education providers and other healthcare providers.
• Completing regular assessment of Provisional Psychologist skills against the Core Competencies through observation of clinical work and documentation, and providing learner-focused feedback and development plans.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and review of MindSpot's 5+1 internship training, supervision systems, workshops and supervision evaluation processes.
• Providing internship-related consultation to internal and external stakeholders, and informal mentoring to MindSpot staff in areas of expertise.

About Us

As part of Macquarie University Health, MindSpot is an internationally recognised translational research group with a vision to build an emotionally resilient world, using technology to improve access to, and the quality of, mental health services. MindSpot comprises a research clinic (eCentreClinic), a national online mental health service (MindSpot Clinic) and a state-based virtual mental health service (MindSpot GP), together serving more than 35,000 patients each year. MindSpot's operational hours are 8am to 8pm AEST Monday to Friday, and 8am to 6pm AEST Saturday. More information is available at https://www.mindspot.org.au/about-mindspot

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. As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we are founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, and we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in psychology and current registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with Board-approved eligibility to principally supervise 5+1 interns.
• Demonstrated expertise in the supervision and training of psychology assessments, inclusive of diagnostic, cognitive and memory assessments. Experience with autism assessment is highly regarded.
• At least five years' clinical experience delivering evidence-based, person-centred mental health interventions and psychology assessments 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, together with a commitment to the continuous development of supervision skills, including participation in Supervision of Supervision.

How To Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter (no longer than two pages) outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above). Please indicate in your cover letter the working arrangement you are seeking — full-time, 0.8 FTE (four days per week) or 0.6 FTE (three days per week) — or whether you would consider more than one option.

Applications Close: Sunday, 8th November 2026, 11:59pm AEDT

Applications are welcomed from candidates across Australia

**Please note that interviews may commence prior to the closing date**

**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: Dr Emma Ruddock, Clinical Learning and Development Manager, at 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 a fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits via Maxxia (including venue hire, meals, entertainment, and novated leasing) to maximise your income.
• Postgraduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate.
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym, and pool.

More information about our employee benefits can be found here: https://www.mqhealth.org.au/for-healthcare-professionals/clinician-opportunities-and-credentialing

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:

08/11/2026 11:59 PM