Administrative Assistant For Eastern Suburbs Private Psychology Practice

The practice: 

McKinnon Psychology (www.mckinnonpsychology.com.au) is a bespoke private practice located in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The practice is committed to providing a place where clients receive the highest standards of care. 

The mission of McKinnon Psychology is to deliver clinical excellence in the psychological assessment and treatment of anxiety and traumatic stress conditions across the lifespan. Our goal is to help individuals learn ways of coping with life stress and anxiety at the earliest stage possible, as intervening early can set the stage for a happy and fulfilling life. 

McKinnon Psychology is a workplace where staff can share ideas, inspire, and support one another. 

The role: 

The practice is looking to employ an Administrative Assistant. The role suits a dynamic and tech savvy individual with organisational skills, attention to detail, and computer proficiency.

Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the clinic director, the candidate will be responsible for a range of activities such as: 

• Delivering exceptional customer service, including welcoming clients to the clinic and answering incoming calls to the practice
• Carrying out intake procedures with new clients
• Performing administrative tasks to support psychologists working at the practice
• Managing the online booking system and clinic email account
• Processing client payments and Medicare rebates
• Ensuring the clinic is well maintained at all times
• Supporting the clinic director with contacting recruitment sources (GPs, Schools and Allied Health Professionals)
• Assisting with our Therapy Puppy Gigi 

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a similar role
• An interest in clinical psychology
• Intermediate computer skills
• Competency using Microsoft Office Suite applications
• A warm phone manner 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• A valid Australian Working with Children Check clearance 
• Full Australian Work Visa 
• Commitment minimum 2 days a week (9am - 5pm) and ideally 3-days per week
• Availability to commence at short notice

Employment is on a casual basis and pay for the role is in line with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award.  

Please send your CV and cover letter to rcook@mckinnonpsychology.com.au.