Educational & Developmental Psychologist

Permanent Part Time (4 days/week)
Mernda, VIC

About Us

At United Minds, we do things a little differently. We’re a not-for-profit psychology service that combines the best of private practice with a strong community focus. Our aim is to make quality mental health care accessible, while supporting our team to enjoy their work and grow professionally.

We’re now looking for an experienced Educational & Developmental Psychologist to join our team. This is more than a clinical role – we’d love you to also bring your expertise to help us shape our services, support our community, and contribute to the growth from an educational and developmental psychology perspective.

What We Value

Balance – healthy workloads and space to enjoy life outside work

Growth – learning, development and curiosity are encouraged

Civility – respect, kindness and professionalism in everything we do

Diversity & Inclusion – we celebrate differences and embrace neurodiversity

Safety – for clients, team members and the community

We are also proudly neuroaffirming, creating spaces where clients feel understood, accepted and supported as they are.

What You’ll Do

Provide psychological assessments, therapy and consultation for children, adolescents and their families

Bring your knowledge of learning, developmental, and neurodevelopmental presentations (e.g. ADHD, autism, learning differences)

Offer consultation and support to schools, educators and families

Contribute to developing and expanding our services, with a focus on educational and developmental psychology

Share your expertise with the team – supervision, informal mentoring, or collaborative projects

Be part of a relaxed, supportive and down-to-earth workplace culture

What We Offer

Permanent part-time role (4 days/week)

Paid parental leave, birthday leave, and study leave

Strong admin support – we take care of the background work so you can focus on clients

A professional development program tailored to your goals

Opportunities to design or contribute to programs and community initiatives

A team that genuinely enjoys working together and supporting each other

About You

Fully registered Psychologist with AHPRA

Board approved supervisor

Endorsed in Educational & Developmental Psychology (or significant experience in this area)

Eligible for a Medicare provider number

Current Working with Children Check and Police Check

Experienced in assessments, interventions and consultation for children and young people

Committed to neuroaffirming, evidence-based practice

Ready to share your skills and ideas to help shape our service

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]. If you’d like a confidential chat first, please reach out via email to organise a time to chat.

If you’re an experienced Educational & Developmental Psychologist looking for a role where you can support clients, contribute to your community and help shape a growing service – we’d love to hear from you.