Psychologist

An entry requirement for employment with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is that you must be an Australian citizen. If you do not meet the citizenship conditions for service in the ADF, we are unable to accept an application from you. You are welcome to apply once you have completed your citizenship journey.

About the Job

As a Part Time Navy Psychologist, you will utilise your existing qualifications to provide a range of psychology services in a multidisciplinary environment and liaise with Navy and Australian Defence Force (ADF) Commanders about the services they provide.

You’ll work in a tight-knit team to conduct critical incident mental health support responses and be responsible for the delivery of mental health services and mental health screening for Navy personnel returning from operational deployments.

As part of the Navy Reserve Psychology Branch, you’ll provide surge capability for operational mental health services, support the delivery of organisational psychology services and conduct specific research projects to evaluate mental health promotion programs.

To prepare for delivering deployed operational psychology services, you will gain experience in the provision of these services ashore, either on a Navy establishment or in conjunction with other ADF psychology providers. There will also be the opportunity to attend short courses and exercises to train in ADF psychology, mental health policies and the delivery of psychology at sea.

Required skills and duties:

• Delivery of operational mental health and psychology services in the maritime environment, including the delivery of brief mental health services and interventions, psychological assessments and mental health screenings
• Conduct critical incident mental health support responses in the maritime environment
• Provide a surge capability for operational mental health services at Navy operational bases, including operational mental health screening
• Provide a surge capacity to deliver organisational psychology services within Navy Psychology sections, including selection activities, suitability assessments and brief counselling and interventions
• Support the delivery of mental health training and provision of organisational interventions for Command

Benefits:

• Flexible hours
• Tax-free daily pay and allowances
• Free medical, dental, accommodation and food on deployment
• 16.4% superannuation
• Good work/life balance
• Travel opportunities
• Excellent social and fitness facilities
• Balance of shore and sea postings
• Great chef made meals at sea

Salary:

You'll be paid to complete military and initial employment training. Upon completion, you’ll enjoy a tax-free daily rate of up to $241 per day.

Apply Now:

Apply today or request more information by calling Rosalie Oblena on 02 8831 2247 or emailing applications@dfr.com.au. You must be an Australian citizen.

For this role, you must be fully and unconditionally registered as a Psychologist with AHPRA with a minimum of five years’ experience as a Psychologist post unconditional registration.

Visit the link below for the full position description:

https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/reserves/navy/psychologist