Clinical Assessor

Play a vital role in supporting neurodiverse children and their families Numerous opportunities for professional development and growth Engage in a continuous learning process that enriches your clinical expertise AEIOU Foundation offers an exciting, supportive and collaborative environment for Psychology Honours graduates seeking to gain valuable early career experience in the clinical assessment field.
Develop your foundational psychology skills and knowledge gained at university by applying these skills to a real-world clinical context.
Work as part of an innovative Profit-for-Purpose organisation, with a strong culture and values proposition, in an environment that is genuinely a great place to work.
Permanent, Full time or Part-time opportunities are available based at our Spring Hill Central Office, with travel between Centres as required Flexible working opportunities are available Five (5) weeks annual leave, annual recognition and Christmas leave bonuses AEIOU employees are entitled to the highest cap of Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900, increasing your take-home pay.
Excellent professional development and career enhancement  About AEIOU At AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, we have a simple yet sincere goal: to provide early intervention that enables children with autism to live their best lives.
It's how we do it that sets us apart from everybody else.
AEIOU is a profit-for-purpose organisation, established in 2005 to deliver high-quality therapy and care.
Our family-centred program meets the Guidelines for Good Practice and supports children with autism to develop essential life skills, independence, and confidence.
About the Clinical Assessor position As a Clinical Assessor at AEIOU, you will play a vital role in supporting neurodiverse children and their families.
The role offers foundational psychology skill development, to support your readiness for further training in Psychology or master's programs.
Engaging with Diverse Clients: Working at AEIOU provides you with exposure to a diverse range of neurodiverse clients, facilitating your professional growth.
Each child has a unique profile of abilities and skills, which require tailored intervention and support from a multidisciplinary team, which includes you as a Clinical Assessor.
Conducting Standardised Assessments: You will conduct standardised one-on-one assessments in various AEIOU settings, using established tools to evaluate each child's skills, development, and progress.
These assessments are crucial for identifying individual needs and informing effective intervention strategies.
Managing a Caseload: Clinical Assessors are assigned a manageable caseload, balancing individual responsibilities with shared team tasks.
Through these responsibilities, you will not only contribute to the wellbeing of the children enrolled at AEIOU, but also engage in a continuous learning process that enriches your clinical expertise.
This role will help you build a solid foundation of practical psychology skills, to support progression and application to provisional practice in tertiary post-graduate training programs.
Growth and Professional Development as a Clinical Assessor Within this role, you will be provided numerous opportunities for professional development and growth.
As a Clinical Assessor, you will practice and develop a wide range of transferrable foundational psychology skills.
You will have a structured training and professional development plan to support transition of theoretical knowledge into practical assessment skills; integrating self-paced learning with mentorship.
Education: Engage in collaborative assessments that inform educational strategies and support needs, supporting you to refine your understanding of unique learning requirements.
Scores and outcomes from your assessments can inform a child's learning goals, and intervention planning, facilitating a holistic approach to education.
Multidisciplinary Approach: Work alongside professionals from various disciplines, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances your skills in communication, teamwork, and contextual understanding.
This experience equips you with a comprehensive perspective on the diverse needs of the children and families we support.
Disability Sector: Gain insights into the disability sector, including policies and funding frameworks that guide the provision of support services and assessments.
Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) helps you in understanding how assessments can support advocacy for the unique needs of children with autism, promoting access to essential resources.
Research: Be part of AEIOU's Research & Assessment team, which integrates research projects with clinical assessments.
As a Clinical Assessor, your assessment data contributes to Australia's largest database of children with autism under the age of six.
Our research initiatives focus on key areas such as curriculum impact, family support, evidence-based practice, and diversity, allowing you to play a vital role in shaping future practices in the field.
Who are we looking for?
A passion for supporting neurodiverse children and families.
Commitment to the AEIOU values and ethical psychology standards.
A tertiary qualification in Psychology (Honours) or a related field (Allied Health).
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Enthusiasm and willingness to engage with your team—because making a difference is better when done together.
We encourage you to reach out for a conversation about why we enjoy working at AEIOU Foundation.
Please inquire at ****** or apply by submitting your resume and cover letter via our job portal.