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Salary- Ongoing/Non-ongoing
- $118,654 to $132,724 per annum + 15.4% employer super contribution
- Canberra based role
The department is seeking expressions of interest from experienced psychologists to join its Staff and Family Support Office, which provides professional advice and services to monitor and support staff wellbeing and performance across DFAT’s global network. This is a Canberra based position but may include domestic and international travel, including to high security threat locations. This recruitment process will also be used to develop a merit pool of candidates for future vacancies.
DFAT is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued. We appreciate the experiences, skills, and perspectives of all individuals. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds. Please refer to our Workplace Diversity internet page for further information.Our ideal candidate
Reporting to the Executive Level 2 – Senior Psychologist, you will be outcome-focused and have a collaborative and engaging style. You will be accustomed to operating in fast-paced environments, managing competing priorities and responding flexibly to change. You will exercise a considerable degree of independence and demonstrate strategic thinking, demonstrated by contributing to team planning and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.As an Executive Level 1 – Staff Psychologist, you will be an effective clinician and be competent in administering psychometric tests, conducting suitability assessments, and providing feedback on risk-related matters. You will be highly competent in the provision of short-term clinical interventions, including counselling, crisis support (including after hours), training and other capability development activities (to both Australian staff and locally engaged staff).You will have experience in the identification and management of psychosocial hazards in the workplace and be able to make recommendations that balance individual needs, with those of the of the organisation. You will display both initiative and judgement when interpreting policy and procedures and exhibit a high level of cultural sensitivity.You will also be able to communicate effectively (oral and written) and demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills. You will build and maintain productive working relationships within teams, across the organisation and with other agencies.Key duties
The key duties of the position include:
- administer, interpret, and report on a range of psychometric assessments to inform suitability regarding high-risk roles;
- provide advice to managers on promoting mentally healthy workplaces, including the identification of psychosocial hazards and controls to address;
- provide professional counselling (face to face and via telehealth) to all DFAT staff and partners/spouses of officers posted overseas;
- manage and contribute to the development and delivery of specialist presentations, and mental health and wellbeing related interventions; and
- assist in the formulation of management plans in response to personal and workplace incidents / emergencies / situations, either in Australia or overseas.
