Provisional Psychologist (5+1 Internship Program) - Inner Sydney

At Avina, we're a national allied health and behaviour support organisation supporting communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. 

With a team of 400+ clinicians, we're passionate about delivering meaningful, person-centred services that support people to build independence, confidence and quality of life. 

We work across the lifespan delivering Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dietetics and Positive Behaviour Support through community, clinic and telehealth settings. 

Our values guide how we work every day: Progressive | Curious | Respectful | Collaborative | Informed | Purposeful 

At Avina, we believe great therapy starts with supported clinicians. That's why we've built a structured internship pathway designed to help Provisional Psychologists develop confidence, capability and genuine clinical experience within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. 

What the Internship Can Offer You 
Our 12-month program is designed for graduates completing the 5+1 pathway in Australia, offering: 

• Full AHPRA primary and secondary supervision (no out-of-pocket costs) 
• Experienced supervision and leadership support 
• Structured onboarding and clinical ramp-up to support learning and development 
• Mentoring and support from Senior and Lead Psychologists 
• Diverse caseload opportunities across the lifespan to support AHPRA competencies 
• Access to professional development and ongoing learning opportunities 
• A collaborative MDT environment with strong peer support 

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and regional applicants. 

Your 12-Month Journey 

• Comprehensive induction including shadowing and soft skills development 
• Gradually increasing caseloads tailored to your interests and experience level 
• Regular clinical and operational supervision 
• Group supervision and peer reflective practice opportunities 
• Hands-on experience administering, scoring and interpreting assessments 
• Exposure to diverse presentations, populations and cross-cultural contexts 
• Opportunities to work across community, clinic and telehealth environments 

Who We're Looking For 

• Recent Master of Professional Psychology (5+1) graduates ready to complete their internship year 
• Strong communicators with humility, curiosity and willingness to learn 
• Passion for supporting people across the lifespan, particularly within disability and community settings 
• Clinicians committed to ethical practice and working within scope 
• Strong organisational and time management skills 
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle 
• Relevant checks or willingness to obtain them 

Your Supported Internship Starts Here 
If you're looking for a supported pathway where you can learn, grow and build confidence as a clinician while making meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.