Are you a passionate and dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychologist looking to join a supportive team in ​Geelong or Werribee?

Hopscotch & Harmony is a well-established and respected multi-award winning private practice that has a strong focus on child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity-affirming assessments. 

We are looking for motivated and passionate psychologists who would like to further their career in our collaborative, client-centred child and adolescent private practice at our Werribee practice in Melbourne's west and Belmont in Geelong.

We pride ourselves in being a warm, friendly practice, and we welcome driven, passionate psychologists who enjoy a supportive team environment. 

We offer full-time or part-time employment if your priority is stability and leave entitlements, and we offer contracting agreements for psychologists if you prefer autonomy and independence. 
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All current positions are Werribee and Geelong based (with work from home admin options depending on the role).​

Current Career Opportunities - Psychologists and Support Services

Child & Adolescent Psychologist (Senior & Early Career) 

Commence May 2025

We pride ourselves on creating a warm, friendly environment where psychologists feel valued and supported. We welcome driven and passionate professionals who thrive in a collaborative team and appreciate a workplace that prioritises well-being initiatives and a positive culture.

Location:

• Geelong clinic
• Werribee clinic​

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Employment Options:

• Full-time, Part-time, and Contracting
• Saturday, evening, and daytime work available

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Child & Adolescent Psychologists

Our roles are ideal for Child & Adolescent Psychologists who are looking to further develop their clinical skills and expertise while being part of a supportive and collaborative team of psychologists.

For senior psychologists, there are additional opportunities to provide on-site mentorship and supervision, helping to guide and develop the next generation of clinicians within our team.

Requirements:

• Experience in child and adolescent therapy
• Confidence and compassion with the ability to build strong relationships with the clinical and administrative team, clients, and stakeholders
• Experience offering parent support
• General registration with AHPRA
• Medicare Provider Number (or eligibility)
• Experience in trauma-informed, neuro-affirming practice
• For Senior Roles: PsyBA-approved Supervisor status (or eligibility and working towards same)

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What Hopscotch & Harmony Can Offer You:

• Above award salary / generous contract fee
• High level of administrative support
• In-house individual and group supervision, and training
• A team culture that encourages regular peer consultation and support
• Opportunities to develop your areas of interest and expertise
• Quarterly team social events
• EAP program to support employee mental health
• Professional development opportunities through our e-learning platform, including access to our webinars on parenting, child behaviour, anxiety, and trauma amongst others.

Flexibility:

• RDOs and 4-day working weeks available if working full-time
• Minimum one day per week if contracting (including Saturdays if preferred)

Career Progression Pathways:

• Leadership: Manage people, supervise psychologists, oversee operations and quality of services, and handle marketing and business generation.
• Clinical Excellence: Achieve high-level expertise, train the team, consult on complex cases, and develop new clinical services and programs.
• Lifestyle: Flexibility to enhance work-life harmony, accommodating family needs and personal well-being.

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Application Requirements:

Successful applicants must provide evidence of registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance, a current Working with Children's Check, and be eligible for a Medicare Provider Number.

We understand the importance of ensuring the right fit so we're happy to answer any question you may have!
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, adolescents and their families. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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Client Relationships Team Lead (Reception and Admin)

We’re seeking an experienced Reception & Administration Team Leader to join our psychology clinic, which operates across two locations in Belmont and Werribee.

This is a permanent part-time or full-time leadership role offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. You’ll work primarily at one location while providing support to both.

About the Role
This pivotal role is focused on leading our reception and administration team to deliver excellent service and support to clinicians and clients. You’ll oversee operations, mentor the team, and manage day-to-day workflows across our two locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the reception and administration team to provide an organised, efficient front desk.
• Oversee rostering, onboarding, and mentoring of team members.
• Act as the first point of contact for team support and escalated client queries.
• Office management
• Provide exceptional customer service in person, online, and over the phone.
• Maintain and improve clinic processes, policies, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Participate in senior management meetings to contribute to the clinic’s strategic goals.
• Step into front desk duties when needed, setting a high standard for the team.

About You
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, client-centred environment and enjoy solving problems while leading a team. You’re tech-savvy, adaptable, and passionate about delivering exceptional service.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Previous experience in an allied health, medical, or general practice reception or leadership role.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with a friendly, empathetic demeanour.
• Proficiency in allied health/medical practice software and cloud-based systems.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• A proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to the needs of the clinic.
• Willingness to undertake a Police Check.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team in a highly regarded clinic.
• Flexible working arrangements across two locations.
• Permanent part-time role with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive salary, based on experience.

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​Internship Program for Provisional Psychologists

The Hopscotch and Harmony Psychology Internship Program is Currently at Capacity. However, we welcome your expression of interest and we will contact you should an opening arise.

• Express your interest in our internship program for 2026
• However, we are accepting applications from Provisional Psychologists who are within 3 months of General Registration
• We offer an internship year program for provisional psychologists in the MPP 5+1  course.
• ​​This is an employed position
• Primary and secondary supervision included​

Start your career as a child and adolescent psychologist in a supportive, structured role! ​

Internship info here >>

Graduate Program for early career psychologists (General registration)

The Hopscotch & Harmony Psychologist Graduate Program is a 24-month immersion program for early career psychologists (<3 years post-general registration). It gives you the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of working as a paediatric psychologist in private practice. 

These are full-time salaried positions

This opportunity is for psychologists with general registration who have excelled in their post-graduate program and are now ready to dive deep in to private practice. This role is for psychologists who wish to gain deeper knowledge and experience working with young people from 4 to 18 years and their families.

This exciting program presents a range of learning opportunities to maximise professional and personal development, including:

• Exposure and support with a variety of child psychology presentations
• Provision of targeted professional development and e-learning 
• Development of strong skills in four key areas of child psychology
• Regular mentoring, feedback and individualised development plan
• Time management & caseload management support to boost your confidence and capabilities
• Community engagement activities to learn how private practitioners work with the wider community

Our Psychologist Graduate Program provides the ideal foundation to build an exceptional career as a child and adolescent psychologist in private practice and beyond.

​You'll emerge from the program with strong clinical skills and confidence to either step up in to a new role at Hopscotch & Harmony or meet a new challenge that comes your way.This position is perfect for you if you:

• Are new to private practice and want a clear, structured professional development pathway
• Have a solid foundation of clinical skills that you have developed through your placements or early career experience
• Have experience working with young people
• Are excited, driven and passionate to be a part of our team!

Receive mentoring and training to develop a strong foundation in four key areas:

• Child anxiety
• Trauma
• Relationship-based Parenting
• Autism and ADHD assessment

After your three month orientation and training period, you will see an average of 20 clients a week and be involved in some of the following (depending on your personal and professional interests):

• ​Assessment opportunities (Psycho-ed, Autism, ADHD)
• Facilitation of small group programs
• Facilitation of parent workshops/seminars
• Online program development
• Professional development activities
• Relationship building activities

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Why join our Graduate program for early career child and adolescent psychologists?

More than just a job, in this program you will:

• receive support to develop your career as a child and adolescent psychologist through mentorship, professional development to dive deep into your preferred areas, and our online development program.
• join other graduates and interns so you will have other early-career psychologists to lean on and learn from.
• join a practice that embraces collegiality, professionalism, ethical practice and exceptional client care.

Autism, ADHD and Learning Assessors​

Psychologist (General Registration)

Assessor:
As an Assessor at Hopscotch & Harmony, you will provide comprehensive assessments for individuals across the lifespan (mainly children) to identify Autism and ADHD. You may also be part of our team who assess for Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD). Your responsibilities will include completing assessments and comprehensive reports, consulting with other professionals in the client's education/support/health team, and delivering feedback sessions, ensuring that clients and their families feel heard, understood and supported.

Location: Werribee & Belmont clinic

Employment Options: Contracting

Requirements:

• Psychologist with General Registration with AHPRA
• Trained and experienced in a range of assessments
• A growth mindset, interest in learning from others and sharing knowledge
• Excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Enthusiasm that you are making a very real and meaningful difference in the lives of our clients

What Hopscotch & Harmony Can Offer You:

• Generous contract fee
• High level of administrative support
• In-house individual and group supervision, and training
• A team culture that encourages regular peer consultation and support
• Opportunities to develop your areas of interest and expertise
• EAP support
• Quarterly team social events
• Professional development opportunities

Flexibility:

• This role can also be extended to include paediatric therapy clients
• ​Minimum one day per week if contracting (including Saturdays if preferred)

Application Requirements:
Successful applicants must provide evidence of registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance, and a current Working with Children's Check.

​Apply Now by Completing the form below or request a chat with our Director, Jessica Cleary

Why a career with Hopscotch & Harmony Psychology?

You can be confident that you are joining a friendly, supportive and well-established practice with strong leadership.

Our team members are so dedicated to making Hopscotch & Harmony an exceptional, innovative practice that we have been awarded Wyndham Council's best service based business three times, and have been a finalist in the Australian Allied Health Awards for Excellence in Paediatric Practice. Furthermore, our Director, Jessica Cleary won the 2022 Allied Health Awards Australian Psychologist of the Year and was a recipient of the 2022 Allied Health Leadership and Management Excellence award.

​​We hire for cultural fit and especially employ psychologists who are committed to our company values of Belonging, Integrity and Courage. 
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What we've learned over the years...

Although our team members bring their unique selves to their jobs, over the years we have found that our thriving, most satisfied psychologists have the following traits in common:
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• A can-do attitude
• Resilient
• Demonstrates initiative... but knows their limits
• Organised...but not perfectionistic (we'll help you with that!)
• Curious and interested in learning new ideas
• Self-aware and reflective
• Comfortable communicating with a range of people
• Confidence to work independently
• Comfortable with technology
• Is invigorated by their client work