About the role

We are seeking an experienced and grounded Yoga Therapist to design and deliver individual or small group, body-based sessions that support clients experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm.

This role sits within a multidisciplinary psychology practice and is designed to complement (not replace) psychological therapy. You will work alongside psychologists to deliver structured, evidence-informed, somatic-based group programs that help clients build nervous system regulation, body awareness, and practical self-regulation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Design and facilitatesmall group yoga therapy / somatic-based sessions(up to 4 participants)
• Deliver structured, progressive programs (rather than casual drop-in classes)
• Adapt practices to suit clients with: Anxiety; Trauma histories; Chronic pain; Chronic illnesses; Chronic stress and burnout
• Maintain a trauma-informed, psychologically safe environment
• Work within a clearly defined scope of practice, complementing psychological care
• Liaise with treating psychologists where appropriate to support continuity of care
• Monitor and respond appropriately to client distress or dysregulation in sessions
• Maintain clear, appropriate session records (non-clinical) where required

Scope of practice

This role does not involve diagnosing or treating mental health conditions.

The Yoga Therapist will:

• Provide body-based, psychoeducational, and physical skills-focused interventions
• Support nervous system regulation and somatic awareness
• Work collaboratively within treatment plans led by registered psychologists
• Hold a formal Yoga Therapy qualification (training that included practicums)
• Have a minimum of 2+ years teaching experience and substantial teaching hours
• Be currently registered with a recognised professional body (e.g. Yoga Australia or equivalent)
• Maintain current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
• Hold current First Aid and CPR certification
• Have a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Demonstrate ability to work within professional boundaries and scope

Highly desirable

• International certification (e.g. IAYT or equivalent)
• Additional training in:
  • Nervous system / polyvagal-informed approaches
• Experience working in:
  • Healthcare or mental health settings
  • Multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience delivering structured group programs (not just open classes)

Personal attributes

• Grounded, calm, and relatable
• Strong interpersonal boundaries and professionalism
• Ability to communicate in a clear, non-jargon, non-spiritualised way
• Comfortable working with clients experiencing distress without overstepping scope
• Collaborative and open to feedback within a clinical environment

What we offer

• A supportive, values-driven multidisciplinary environment
• Referrals from an established psychology team
• Opportunity to co-develop innovative group programs
• Administrative and marketing support
• A client base aligned with meaningful, long-term outcomes
• Contractor role
• Session-based or program-based structure
• Hours and scheduling flexible based on group demand

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