Psychology Internship Supervisors – Remote in Canberra

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.

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 (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.

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.

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.

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.