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Salary- $111,441 - $125,705 (plus Super)
- Garden Island - WA
The Senior Navy Psychologist is responsible for managing a team of APS and uniformed Navy Psychologists and Psychology Assistants.
The Navy Psychology Section provides psychological support to the RAN uniformed workforce and contributes directly to Navy’s capability and national security. Navy Psychology strengthens the Navy workforce by delivering best-practice resilience, organisational and mental health programs and by working with Navy leadership to optimise members’ performance.
The services delivered by a Navy Psychology Section include providing stakeholder advice and liaison, referrals from Command for advice, brief self referrals from Navy members for work-related support, mental health training development and delivery, operational mental health screening, critical incident mental health support and organisational interventions. The delivery and provision of psychology services as well as the capacity to manage uniformed and APS psychologists providing the same service is an integral part of the role.
About our Team
The Navy Psychology West team provides the full scope of Navy Psychology services to Navy Fleet Units and the Garrison Shore Establishment, at HMAS Stirling (Garden Island in Rockingham WA). In addition, Navy Psychology West is responsible for the delivery of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program for the Submarine Force. The team works together to achieve a high standard of psychology service provision, liaising regularly with command elements, health providers and other wellbeing stakeholders.
Our Ideal Candidate
Has experience in managing teams, or the potential ability, with the willingness to upskill in this area; and is able to anticipate challenges, identify innovative solutions and future plan. A Senior Navy Psychologist will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role. They will exercise sound decision making and judgement to provide expert policy advice.
A teamwork focused, dynamic and supportive Senior Navy Psychologist, who can work within a supportive team would be ideal for the role. Relocation assistance is available and, while this is a client-facing role, there will be regular opportunities to work from home and enjoy flexible work arrangements. There is also free access to the gym facilities on-base and free on-site parking.
