A space for professionals and start-up projects!
Position Description
Casual Intern: Psychological Assistant – Self-Lead Psychology Student (4th Year)
Role Title: Intern: Psychology–HR Integration for Intern-Led Projects
Location: Remote and/or Brisbane-based (flexible)
Commitment: 4–10 hours per month
Rate: $40 per hour - negotiable based on experience (inclusive of tax and superannuation)
Start Date: Negotiable
Reports To: Director & Clinical Lead, Ultivate Psychological Health
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About Ultivate
Ultivate Psychological Health is a boutique enrichment psychology company that supports professionals, startups, and future clinicians in living, working, and leading more meaningfully. We aim to offer multidisciplinary services that blend psychological science, narrative therapy, workplace innovation, and startup thinking.
Our internship model is designed for self-led, thoughtful students who want to make a real-world contribution, developing projects that support psychological health in workplaces and emerging professional communities.
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Role Purpose
This internship invites a 4th year psychology student, with HR training or interest, to help co-develop and support intern-led projects at Ultivate. This role merges human resources thinking with psychological science to create rich, ethical, and future-forward developmental pathways for both interns and professionals.
This is a values-based, human-first opportunity for students who are ready to lead small, meaningful projects, while receiving mentorship and contributing to something bigger.
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Key Responsibilities
Project Support & Coordination
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Assist the director and clinical lead in coordinating and documenting client intake procedures and intern-led project milestones and enriched psychosocial journeys.
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Apply human resource principles to develop client and team onboarding, role design, and reflective culture tools
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Support meeting agendas, progress tracking, and shared learning pathways
Psychology–HR Integration
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Translate psychological science into team wellbeing and work design strategies
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Help embed psychological safety, values-based leadership, and intern contribution frameworks
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Co-develop evaluation tools for intern experience, reflection, and growth
Communication & Contribution
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Attend a monthly planning session (remote)
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Bring a curious, proactive, and reflective lens to every contribution
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Ideal Candidate Profile
Required:
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Currently completing 4th Year Psychology (Honours or equivalent)
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Formal training or coursework in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, or related field
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Clear written communication and reflective self-leadership skills
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Interest in professional development, team culture, or intern learning ecosystems
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Availability for 4–10 hours per month (including meetings and independent work)
Preferred:
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Experience with Canva, Zanda, Wix, Google Drive, or similar tools
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Interest in startup culture, mental health innovation, or psychological enrichment
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Willingness to co-create templates, documents, or support systems with real-world impact
Ultivate Psychological Health Offer
What You’ll Gain
$40/hr pay: Negotiable (inclusive of tax and super) for casual work
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Mentorship from a registered psychologist and startup founder
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Experience working across clinical and non-clinical psychology, HR, and workplace culture
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A professional reference based on contribution and initiative
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Portfolio of real-world projects or resources co-created with a multidisciplinary team
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Invitation to join Ultivate intern and team events, workshops, or retreats (as available)