About Acua

At Acua, we believe that healing begins with connection. We're a values-led, trauma-informed allied health provider delivering life-changing psychological care across Melbourne and regional Victoria. As we continue to grow, we're inviting passionate and purpose-driven Psychologists to join us, especially those with a love for paediatrics, neurodiversity, and whole-of-life wellbeing.

Whether you're an experienced Clinical or Registered Psychologist, or a newly qualified practitioner excited to support vulnerable individuals and families, Acua offers a collaborative, culturally safe and forward-thinking environment where you can thrive.

The Opportunity

This role will see you working in a flexible and rewarding setting, delivering tailored psychological interventions to children, adolescents, adults and families across clinic, community and school settings. We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring experience in paediatric mental health, neurodiverse practice, or trauma-informed care.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clients across a variety of developmental, behavioural and emotional needs using evidence-based approaches. Sessions may be delivered face-to-face, via telehealth, or at Acua’s partnered sites in Essendon, Epping, Prahran, Ballarat, and Geelong.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnoses

· Designing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans

· Delivering therapy to individuals, families, or groups across the lifespan

· Providing education and support to clients, carers and families

· Collaborating with allied health professionals and educators

· Upholding NDIS, APS and AHPRA standards and ethical practice

· Participating in reflective supervision, team development, and moderation

· Supporting clinical governance and quality standards at Acua

What We’re Looking For

· A Masters or Doctoral degree in Psychology

· Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)

· Experience in paediatric, clinical or counselling psychology

· Proven ability to work with trauma, neurodiversity, developmental or complex mental health presentations

· Current First Aid, Working with Children Check, Police Check and ABN

· Public and Professional Indemnity Insurance (minimum $20M)

· Excellent communication, documentation and case management skills

· Reliable transport and willingness to travel across Acua sites

· Secure laptop/device to support privacy and compliance

Why Acua?

· Flexible work options with clinic, school and hybrid delivery

· Opportunities for paediatric, NDIS and trauma specialisation

· Warm, inclusive and values-based team culture

· Structured professional development, mentoring and certification pathways

· Supportive onboarding, induction and reflective practice

· Clear progression opportunities, including leadership and future partnerships

· A chance to make a real, lasting impact in the lives of children, families and communities

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your psychology career and join a team that’s passionate about purpose and people, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send us your updated CV along with a short cover letter (max one A4 page) telling us why you’d be a great fit for this role.

Want to get a feel for who we are before applying? Check out our welcome video and learn more about working with Acua at www.acua.com.au/publications.

We look forward to hearing from you.