MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a leading organisation within the workers compensation and personal injury sector to recruit a Clinical Psychology Advisor.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to leverage their clinical expertise in a broader advisory capacity - influencing claims strategy, supporting recovery and return-to-work outcomes, and building the capability of experienced Case Managers.

If you enjoy complex clinical thinking, stakeholder engagement and mentoring others, this role offers the prospect to make a meaningful impact at a portfolio and organisational level.

The opportunity

As a Clinical Advisor, you will provide specialist psychological guidance across complex claims, helping Case Managers make informed decisions around treatment, recovery and return to work.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing medical records, reports and treatment plans and providing clinical opinions on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and return-to-work strategies.

Providing early clinical input into claims and identifying opportunities to improve recovery outcomes.

Participating in case conferences alongside treating practitioners and other allied health professionals.

Liaising and negotiating with treating providers regarding treatment methodology, frequency and suitability.

Working with psychologists, doctors, specialists and allied health professionals to facilitate improvements in capacity and recovery.

Conducting strategic file reviews and providing clinical recommendations to Case Managers.

Coaching and mentoring Case Managers to strengthen their understanding of psychological conditions, treatment pathways and effective medical management.

Delivering training and knowledge-sharing sessions across the claims team.

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across medical and claims management.





Identifying emerging risks and opportunities associated with prolonged disability, treatment and recovery.

Contributing clinical expertise to improve customer outcomes and the overall claims experience.

About you

You will be a qualified and registered Psychologist with strong clinical experience and an interest in applying your expertise within the workers compensation or personal injury environment.

You will ideally bring:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Psychology.

Current professional registration as a Psychologist (non-practising registration may be considered).

Demonstrated clinical practice experience, ideally within occupational health, workers compensation, rehabilitation or disability management.

Strong knowledge of psychological injury, disability and injury management.

Experience within the personal injury or workers compensation industry.

Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

The ability to confidently engage with treating practitioners and stakeholders at all levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why consider this role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychologist who is ready to broaden their impact beyond traditional clinical practice.

You will have the opportunity to:

Apply your clinical expertise to complex workers compensation claims.

Influence treatment and return-to-work strategies.

Work collaboratively with Case Managers and medical professionals.

Coach and develop the capability of others.

Contribute to broader medical management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Make a tangible difference to injured workers and their recovery outcomes.

Build your career within a specialist personal injury environment.

Interested?

If you're a Psychologist looking for a role where you can combine clinical expertise, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and coaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via MAYDAY Recruitment or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

📌 Clinical Psychology Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment
📍 Sydney