Psychology Internship Supervisors – Remote in Sydney

Appointment Type: Two positions available, one full-time and one part-time (0.8 FTE, four days per week). Both 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, 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.

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 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. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are seeking the full-time or part-time (0.8) position, or would consider either.

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

Role Specific Enquiries: Dr Emma Ruddock, Clinical Learning and Development Manager, at emma.ruddock@mq.edu.au

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

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.

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