- Contract Psychologist — South Perth, WA (Mixed Billing)

Role overview: An Allied Health private practice in South Perth seeks an experienced Psychologist on a contract, hourly-rate basis. This flexible opportunity suits registered General, Provisional, or Specialist psychologists with 3–6 years’ experience who want a balanced caseload across clinical, counseling, and developmental presentations. The role offers mixed billing, flexible hours, and professional support within a collegial multidisciplinary team.

Why this role is compelling

- Flexible scheduling: Create a timetable that suits your lifestyle and private practice goals.
- Mixed billing model: Combine Medicare and private billing to maximise client access and revenue potential.
- Supportive workplace: Work alongside allied health professionals and benefit from peer consultation and referral networks.

Key responsibilities

- Provide high-quality psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention to children, adolescents, and adults across diverse presentations.
- Deliver clinical, counselling, and developmental psychology services tailored to individual client needs.
- Develop treatment plans, document progress, and maintain confidential clinical records in line with professional standards.
- Engage in multidisciplinary case discussions, coordinate care with other clinicians, and contribute to practice policy and quality improvement.
- Support client access through mixed billing,



including Medicare-rebated and private sessions, and provide clear fee information to clients.

Essential criteria

- Current Australian registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist (General, Provisional, or Specialist registration accepted).
- 3–6 years of post-graduate clinical experience demonstrating competency across clinical, counselling, or developmental psychology.
- Strong assessment and formulation skills, with proficiency in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, case documentation, and time-management skills.
- Eligibility to work in Australia (citizen or permanent resident).

Desirable attributes

- Experience with mixed billing and private practice workflows.
- Comfort working with a broad age range and diverse clinical presentations.
- Ability to contribute to a collaborative team culture and practice growth.

Location and logistics

The role is based in South Perth, WA 6151. Start timeframe is flexible, and the position operates on an hourly contract basis with scope to negotiate session allocations and days. This position is ideal for clinicians seeking autonomy while enjoying the resources and referral flow of an established allied health practice.

Equal opportunity: The practice values diversity, inclusive care, and ethical practice standards and encourages applications from suitably qualified psychologists who meet the essential criteria.

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