At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and train psychology interns while providing valuable clinical experience.
- Company: Join MindSpot, part of Macquarie University Health, a leader in mental health innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible remote work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Fully remote role with options for part-time arrangements available.
- Why this job: Shape the future of mental health care and support aspiring psychologists.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered psychologist with experience in supervision and training.
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.
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.
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 the working arrangement you are seeking β full-time, 0.8 FTE (four days per week) or 0.6 FTE (three days per week) β 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.
Psychology Internship Supervisors β Remote employer: MQ Health Pty
Macquarie University Health is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in Australia's only fully integrated academic health precinct. With a strong focus on professional development, ongoing education, and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while delivering innovative, patient-centred care in a state-of-the-art environment. The extensive employee benefits, including salary packaging options and support for postgraduate studies, further enhance the rewarding experience of being part of a team that is at the forefront of healthcare excellence.