Psychologist

Cooinda Therapy
Plainland | Lockyer Valley
Psychologist – Part-Time (2–3 Days per Week)
Expected salary is $85,000–$115,000 per year (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation. Part-time hours will be paid on a pro-rata basis, with final remuneration dependent on experience.

Cooinda Therapy is welcoming Registered, Endorsed (Clinical or other) and Registrar Psychologists to join our warm, boutique practice in Plainland, in the heart of the Lockyer Valley, less than an hour from Brisbane and Toowoomba. This is a part-time opportunity (2–3 days per week) building to a full time load if desired. There is flexibility around days and hours (including school-friendly options where possible), strong professional support, and genuine scope to grow with the practice over time.

Work in a Small, Inclusive Team That Truly Values You
Are you a Psychologist seeking a part-time role that combines meaningful clinical work with genuine support, flexibility, a strong sense of community, and possibly a tree change? Join our small, inclusive team in the Lockyer Valley, where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and there’s space for life outside work—including family, fresh air, and all the benefits of regional living.

In this role, you can make a real difference while working in a close-knit, supportive environment. You’ll enjoy high-quality clinical work, professional encouragement, and the freedom to embrace the slower pace, community connection, and lifestyle advantages of the Lockyer Valley—all within a team that truly values your contribution.

Collaborate, Grow, and Thrive in Our Boutique Regional Practice
Are you a Psychologist seeking a part-time role that combines meaningful clinical work with genuine support, flexibility, and a strong sense of community? Join our small, inclusive team in the Lockyer Valley, where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and there’s space for life outside work—including family, fresh air, and everything you love about regional living.

This role offers a rare combination: the opportunity to thrive professionally in a boutique, values-led practice while embracing the lifestyle benefits of regional SE Queensland. You’ll enjoy flexible hours, collaborate with a small, professional team, and grow your clinical skills—all while enjoying shorter commutes, a welcoming community, and the slower pace, space, and outdoor lifestyle that the Lockyer Valley offers.

In this part-time position, you can make a real difference for clients, develop your career, work closely with a supportive team, and truly enjoy the balance between work, life, and community that regional living allows.

Small Team, Big Impact – Work Where You’re Truly Supported.
Are you a Psychologist seeking a part-time role where your work truly matters? Join our small, inclusive team in the Lockyer Valley and make a real difference in the lives of clients—while enjoying professional support, autonomy, and the flexibility to balance work with family, outdoor adventures, and all the joys of regional living.

In this part-time position, you’ll collaborate with a caring, professional team that values your contribution, supports your growth, and empowers you to deliver high-quality psychological care. Enjoy seeing your clinical impact every day, develop your skills in a boutique, values-led practice, and embrace the space, community, and slower pace that regional SE Queensland offers.

This role allows you to make a meaningful contribution without sacrificing work-life balance—combining rewarding clinical work, supportive colleagues, and the lifestyle benefits of living in the Lockyer Valley.

Please note: we do not currently have capacity for provisional psychologists; however, opportunities may become available from mid 2026.

About Cooinda Therapy
Cooinda Therapy is a community-focused psychology practice providing high-quality, evidence-based mental health services across the Lockyer Valley and surrounding regions. Our practice is dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe, and compassionate care that is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

We believe psychological support should be as individual as the people seeking it. Our clinicians work from a person-centred, outcomes-focused framework, supporting clients through a wide range of mental health, life, and wellbeing challenges—including complex and co-occurring presentations.

At Cooinda Therapy, we foster empathetic, respectful, and culturally competent mental health care for our local communities. We collaborate closely with families, GPs, schools, allied health providers, and community organisations to create meaningful, connected pathways for healing, growth, and participation in everyday life.

Most importantly, Cooinda Therapy is a practice where clinicians feel trusted, respected, and supported—never micromanaged. We prioritise a professional, inclusive, and values-driven environment that encourages collaboration, growth, and the delivery of the highest standard of care.

The Opportunity
This role offers variety, autonomy, growth and genuine purpose. As a Psychologist at Cooinda Therapy, you will:
• Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy to a diverse client population in a rural setting
• Work with your preferred populations and presentations.
• You can work with individuals and/or groups, including children, adolescents, and adults
• Deliver engaging, meaningful therapy tailored to each client’s goals and lived experience
• Provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions where required
• Develop collaborative, client-centred care plans and regularly review progress
• Support clients to build emotional wellbeing, independence, and community participation
• Work alongside GPs and allied health and community partners
• Contribute to a warm, values-driven, and supportive clinic culture

About You
You’re a compassionate, capable clinician who values both professional autonomy and genuine connection. You will bring:
• Current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist (General, Registrar or Endorsed)
• Current Medicare provider number
• A warm, professional manner paired with a genuine passion for providing individualised, ethical, and evidence-based care
• Strong assessment and therapeutic skills appropriate to your level of experience
• Confidence working with diverse clients and presentations, including complexity and trauma
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients, families, and stakeholders
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development

Why You’ll Love Working at Cooinda Therapy
• Personal, Collaborative Support: Join a small, dedicated team where your contribution is noticed, valued, and supported daily
• Flexibility That Fits Real Life: Part-time hours (2–3 days per week), building to full time if desired, with flexibility around school hours where possible
• Meaningful, Varied Work: Individual and group therapy across the lifespan and a wide range of presentations that match your populations and areas of interests
• Manageable Case Loads: Genuine commitment to manageable caseloads and billables.
• Low Administrative Burden: Strong systems and practice support so you can focus on quality client care
• Competitive remuneration and benefits: Salary and benefits aligned with experience and registration level
• Growth & Development – Opportunities for involvement in leadership, group programs, and community initiatives as we expand
• Community Impact: Make a real, visible difference in the lives of individuals and families in a growing regional community
• A Workplace You’ll Enjoy: Professional, caring, ethical, collaborative—and a place where it’s okay to laugh

Why the Lockyer Valley?
The Lockyer Valley offers a lifestyle many clinicians dream of—without compromising professional growth. Here, you can slow down, breathe, and enjoy the best of regional SE Queensland—fresh air, open spaces, and a welcoming community—while continuing to make a meaningful impact in your clients’ lives.

Exchange the hustle of city life for:
• High-quality clinical work – continue developing your skills while seeing the tangible difference you make
• True work–life balance – part-time hours, flexibility, and space for family, hobbies, and wellbeing
• Short commutes – quick access to Toowoomba, Ipswich, and Brisbane
• Affordable living & open space – housing options and room to breathe
• Community connection – be known, valued, and appreciated both professionally and personally

Whether you’re drawn to regional life or seeking a tree-change, the Lockyer Valley lets you thrive professionally while embracing a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle.

Ready to Join Cooinda Therapy?
If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters—and where your life outside work is equally valued—this is the opportunity for you. Join our small, supportive practice in the Lockyer Valley and enjoy meaningful clinical work while embracing a regional lifestyle: fresh air, open space, shorter commutes, and a welcoming community. Make a real difference in the lives of clients, grow your skills, and experience the balance and wellbeing that comes with a lifestyle change to regional SE Queensland.