[Hiring] Psychology Coordinator – Internship Program @Macquarie Group

Role Description

As the Psychology Coordinator – Internship Program, you will facilitate the successful implementation and completion of the DoHA supervision funding grant, ensuring program design, compliance, data collection and reporting are delivered to the highest standard. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating the design and implementation of the internship program compliant with both funding body requirements and AHPRA 5+1 guidelines.
• Providing AHPRA-compliant clinical supervision (Principal and/or Secondary, individual and/or group) and training of Provisional Psychologist Interns, targeting the specific learning objectives and AHPRA core competencies of the 5+1 internship.
• Supporting clinical skill growth and intern transfer of learning from training, workshops and supervision to practice through a variety of activities and materials throughout the internship year.
• Completing regular assessment of Provisional Psychologist skills pursuant to the Core Competencies, via observation of clinical work and documentation, and providing learner-focused feedback and development plans designed to facilitate skill acquisition.
• Accurately recording and reporting supervision and internship data as required by Macquarie University Health and funding bodies, and ensuring ongoing improvement of these systems.
• Providing employment mentoring support and advice to Provisional Psychologist Interns enrolled in the program.
• Building and maintaining key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including universities, other service and education providers, in relation to the employment and internship of MindSpot interns.
• Assisting in the development, implementation and review of MindSpot's 5+1 internship training and supervision systems.
• Working collegially with the Learning & Development team in continual review of learning materials and LMS processes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in psychology and registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Board-approved eligibility to Principally supervise 5+1 interns.
• At least five years of clinical experience delivering evidence-based, person-centred mental health interventions across diverse populations, treatment modalities, and levels of clinical acuity.
• A minimum of two years' experience delivering supervision in accordance with AHPRA requirements to Provisional Psychologists undertaking an internship pathway.
• Proven ability to engage and develop supervisee psychologists through diverse supervisory approaches that foster clinical skill development and reflective practice, supported by effective formative feedback and review processes.
• High-level knowledge and practical application of the 5+1 Internship Guidelines, Supervision Guidelines, Code of Conduct for Psychologists, and the Core Competencies for Psychologists.
• Demonstrated leadership across clinical and operational contexts, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders and build and maintain strong collegial relationships across external networks.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus access to comprehensive salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Sunday, 28th June 2026, 11:59pm AEST

We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required.

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Role Specific Enquiries

Please contact Dr Emma Ruddock, Clinical Learning & Development Manager at [email protected]

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™