Psychologist Lead

Altius Group· Rehabilitation Services by Altius
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📍 Newcastle, New South Wales, AustraliaFull time

About this role

Altius Group was founded in 2001 with a vision to bring high-quality and compassionate rehabilitation services into the market to improve lives displaced by injury. Since then, we've branched out to cover three tiers of services including Workplace Services, People and Employee Services, and Disability Services - still driven by a single goal: to elevate the wellbeing of people, workplaces and communities across Australia. 

We are seeking an experienced and highly regarded Psychologist to step into a senior leadership opportunity as our Psychological Services Lead – NSW. This role is ideal for a passionate leader who thrives on driving quality, supporting clinical excellence, and influencing positive outcomes across teams, clients, and schemes.

Your New Role

Reporting into senior leadership, your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and overseeing psychological service quality, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across NSW
  • Managing psychological resources, templates, and technical documentation, ensuring systems and materials remain current and aligned with scheme requirements and SLAs
  • Providing technical advice and support to Team Leaders, Managers, and broader leadership teams regarding psychological services performance and quality
  • Facilitating case collaboration meetings, file reviews, audits, and quality assurance activities
  • Delivering coaching, mentoring, onboarding support, and training to Psychologists and internal stakeholders
  • Supporting performance improvement initiatives and implementing corrective action plans where required
  • Partnering with leaders to identify capability gaps and strengthen clinical excellence across teams
  • Contributing to internal and external auditing requirements and quality improvement outcomes
  • Managing escalated complaints and ensuring positive client experiences through effective resolution strategies
  • Providing technical insight and support regarding psychological platforms and digital systems

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Full AHPRA registration as a Registered Psychologist with ongoing professional development maintained
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Psychologist in a transferable environment
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior leadership or technical leadership capacity
  • Strong understanding of psychological service delivery, quality assurance, and performance improvement frameworks

If Altius sounds like a place to be you click 'Apply Now'.  

If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying or if you're interested in a career with Altius but this role is not right for you, please email Simone Wong at swong@altius-group.com.au.

Altius is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Psychologist Lead position at Altius Group?
The salary for this Psychologist Lead role at Altius Group is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Psychologist Lead position at Altius Group located?
This Psychologist Lead role at Altius Group is based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Psychologist Lead role at Altius Group full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Psychologist Lead role in the Rehabilitation Services by Altius department at Altius Group.
Which team or department does the Psychologist Lead at Altius Group belong to?
This Psychologist Lead position is part of the Rehabilitation Services by Altius department at Altius Group. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Psychologist Lead position at Altius Group?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Altius Group's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Psychologist Lead job at Altius Group posted?
This Psychologist Lead position at Altius Group was posted on May 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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