Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
Base Salary: $114,348- $138,391 (p.a.)
Total Effective Package: $140,108 - $169,204 (p.a.)*
Full Time, Continuous Contract
About the role
The Child Psychologist is responsible for providing psychologist assessment and therapeutic services to Aboriginal children aged between the ages of 0-12 and their families to optimise the child's mental health.
The position works within a multidisciplinary team to support children with suspected or emerging mental illness or behavioural challenges including early assessment, therapy, management and family support to limit the severity and progression of mental health challenges.
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee perks including;
Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
Competitive salaries.
Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
Flexible conditions such as flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.




Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
Relocation assistance (where applicable).
District allowance.
To be considered for this position, you will require:
Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number and bill for services rendered
Demonstrated experience in providing psychological support to children, particularly those aged 0-12 years, with a strong understanding of child development
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment
Current Drivers Licence.
For more information on the position please contact
Farley Fraser, Senior Manager Head to Health Kids on:
M: ************ | E: ******
Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.
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Advertised until a suitable applicant is found.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We are not accepting agency referrals at this point in time.

📌 Child Psychologist - Head To Health Kids (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal
📍 Alice Springs