Lead Clinical Psychologist & Board-Approved Supervisor (NFP / Leadership)
Rely Recruitment has been exclusively engaged by a prominent, mission-driven, not-for-profit (NFP) social services organisation to find a seasoned Lead Clinical Psychologist. This is an organisation that values both a "clinical heart" and a "commercial head," deeply rooted in supporting the Newcastle and Hunter communities.
About the Organisation
Rely Recruitment has been exclusively engaged by a prominent, mission-driven, not-for-profit (NFP) social services organisation to find a seasoned Lead Clinical Psychologist. This is an organisation that values both a "clinical heart" and a "commercial head," deeply rooted in supporting the Newcastle and Hunter communities.
About the Role
This is a pivotal, permanent leadership position designed for senior clinicians who want to step away from the standard private practice grind and move into clinical governance, high-level mentorship, and strategic influence.
As the clinical cornerstone of a high-functioning team, you will establish teams, develop clinical policies/procedures, and manage complex, high-risk clinical presentations across the lifespan.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Supervision:
Provide expert supervision, mentorship, and professional development pathways to a growing team of provisional, general, and clinical psychologists tracking toward endorsement.
Clinical Governance:
Oversee clinical workflows, develop policies, and ensure the highest standards of evidence-based practice while navigating NDIS and AHPRA compliance seamlessly.
Transdisciplinary Leadership:
Guide a team-oriented, non-siloed team through complex case management and trauma-informed care delivery.
What's on Offer (Package & Perks)




Attractive Remuneration:
Competitive package commensurate with senior leadership experience.
NFP Salary Packaging:
Take advantage of generous tax benefits that significantly increase your take-home pay.
Administrative Freedom:
A dedicated internal support team handles day-to-day scheduling and billing logistics, leaving you free to focus entirely on clinical excellence.
Additional Paid Leave:
Unique wellbeing perks, including extra paid days off over the Christmas and New Year period to fully recharge.
Relocation Assistance:
Financial and structural relocation support is available for the right interstate or regional candidate looking to embrace the Hunter lifestyle.
Stability & Progression:
A secure, permanent role offering long-term career progression and genuine ecosystem influence.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Registration:
Full, current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist
Supervisor Status:
Fully qualified AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor (or eligible to register immediately).
Clinical Frameworks:
A deep, lived understanding of trauma-informed care and transdisciplinary service delivery.
Leadership Background:
Prior experience in clinical governance, staff supervision, or youth/educational mental health is highly regarded.
Note: While our immediate priority is a Clinical Lead, our ecosystem is growing. We also encourage applications from
Mid-Career Psychologists
who are tired of working in a clinical silo and want a more dynamic, hands-on environment.
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📌 Lead Clinical Psychologist & Board-Approved Supervisor (Nfp / Leadership) (New South Wales)
🏢 Rely Recruitment
📍 New South Wales