SAL Consulting is seeking an Intern / Provisional Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team in NSW, based in Sydney.

Intern / Provisional Psychologist

Posted: 26/10/2026

Closing Date: 26/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Job Category: Clinical Practice

SAL Consulting is seeking an Intern / Provisional Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team in NSW, based in Sydney.

This is more than a traditional psychology role. Alongside a diverse and rewarding caseload, you'll contribute to multidisciplinary practice and work with individuals, families and service systems to create meaningful and lasting change.

From developmental, behavioural and forensic assessments to therapy, trauma-informed practice, disability, mental health and systems-based intervention, Psychologists at SAL have opportunities to work across an unusually broad range of practice areas while being supported to develop their own areas of interest.

We'll support you to deepen your expertise and build a career around the work that matters most to you.

This Role May Be Perfect for You If...

You're looking for more than a traditional therapy role

You want to apply your skills at both an individual and systems level

You thrive in multidisciplinary environments and enjoy working with complexity

You’recreative, innovative and enjoythinking outside the box

You want genuine opportunities for growth, leadership and specialisation

Why Join SAL Consulting?

At SAL Consulting, we work with children, young people and adults across disability, mental health,education,child protection,out of home care,justiceand forensic settings. We support individuals, families,organisationsand systems to create meaningful and sustainable change.

We are recognised nationally for ourneurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (©NATI) practice,relationship-basedapproachand commitment to practitioner development. Our team consistently tells us that the quality of supervision, professional development opportunities and culture are what set SAL apart.

Why Clinicians Choose SAL

Industry-leading supervision and mentoring

Individualised professional development plans

Monthly internal professional development days

National communities of practice in a range of areas

Opportunities to develop areas of expertise and interest

Support for Psychology endorsement pathways where eligible

Support from Leadership teams who remain actively involved in clinical work

Genuine career pathways and opportunities to add extra tools to your toolkit across psychology, behaviour support, training and practice development

Team Feedback

What Our Team Says About Working At SAL

We believe the experience of working at SAL is best described by the people who do it every day:

"SAL applies the same values to its staff that we use in our work with clients. NATI approach to people in general. We walk the talk."

"Meaningful professional development, not just a tick-box exercise."

"Appreciate the variety and complexity of cases.



Lots of opportunity for practice development and work diversity."

"I love the supervision structure with clear support for clinical evidence-based practice."

"Excellent team culture + supportive supervisors."

"I've worked other places. I even left SAL and came back because the support is just that much better. I'm never leaving!"

What This Means For You

When people join SAL, they often tell us they stay because they find:

A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture

Supervisors who are invested in their growth

Meaningful professional development opportunities

Interesting and diverse work that keeps them learning

Opportunities to contribute and shape their career pathway A workplace that values relationships, wellbeing and long-term development

What You’ll Be Doing

You'll combine direct clinical work with assessment, intervention, consultation, multidisciplinary collaboration, mentoring and discipline development activities.

Your Work Will Include

Delivering high-quality services across community, clinic, school and telehealth settings

Providing assessment, intervention and consultation services to people with diverse and often complex needs

Supporting individuals, families, carers and support teams to achieve meaningful outcomes

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic and person-centred outcomes

Our work in Sydney is varied and provides a strong base in working with people with a range of underlying developmental and mental health related issues. Our Sydney team complete a range of assessments with diverse client populations, including Early childhood developmental, FASD, ASD, Psychosocial, Behavioural, Parenting capacity, Dementia, Forensic assessment. The use of assessments relating to learning difficulties, executive functioning, depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. are also utilised as appropriate.

Psychological intervention, therapy and behaviour support services are provided using a diverse range of modalities inclusive of individual, family based and service system interventions.

Our client groups are diverse, and while largely funded through the NDIS, are inclusive of a wide range of presentations stemming from developmental trauma, developmental disability, neuro developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, and mental health issues.

Desired Skills And Experience

Who We're Looking For

We're Looking For Practitioners Who Are

Curious and reflective

Collaborative and relationship-focused

Motivated by making a genuine difference

Energised by complexity and learning

Interested in developing their skills and broadening their expertise

Committed to a solid trauma-informed professional culture

What We Offer





Flexible working hours and a genuinely family-friendly culture

Work from home for administration and report writing

Travel allowance included in remuneration for community-based work An additional week of annual leave on top of the National Employment Standards entitlement

Access to the Flare benefits platform with discounts across a wide range of retailers and services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support A comprehensive induction program

Genuine opportunities to shape your own career direction

Ongoing professional development and investment in your growth

Opportunities to further develop skills in behaviour support, training, forensics, early childhood and Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)

Support and supervision towards Clinical, Forensic or Educational & Developmental Psychology endorsement where eligible

Mandatory Requirements

Degree in Psychology or equivalent

Provisional Registration with AHPRA

Obtained (or willingness to obtain) Suitable Behaviour Support Practitioner assessment against the NDIS capability framework

Unrestricted Australian working rights

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement

Essential Experience

Experience working within at least one relevant funding environment (e.g. NDIS, education, child protection, health, justice or related sectors)

Highly Regarded

Experience in working with people with intellectual disability, trauma histories and complex support needs

Experience working collaboratively with families, support networks and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes in everyday environments

About SAL Consulting

SAL Consulting works with complex individuals, families, systems and organisations across Australia. Our multidisciplinary team provides services across psychology, behaviour support, occupational therapy, speech pathology, clinical supervision, training, cultural consultancy and organisational development. We are recognised for our leadership in neurodevelopmental, attachment and trauma-informed (©NATI) practice and maintain strong national and international partnerships that keep our work informed by current evidence.

We are also NDIS registered, NMT accredited, an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.

SAL Consulting is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

How To Apply

Please submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your background and experience aligns with our work.

Shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance to support their preparation. Applications are assessed as they are received and we may appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Questions?

Julia Georgopoulos

People & Culture Officer

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