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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 Senior Psychologist will contribute to the wider Navy Psychology team through the provision of stakeholder advice and liaison, referrals from Command for advice, brief self-referrals from uniformed members for work-related support, operational mental health screening, critical incident mental health support, mental health training, and organisational interventions.
About our Team
The Senior Psychologist is physically located with the Navy Psychology Canberra team. The Navy Psychology Canberra team work together to support each other and the goals of the Section and wider Navy. They value professional development, strong relationships, high performance and work flexibility.
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 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 Psychologist, who can work within a small 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 are generous training and development, entitlements, allowances, and working benefits including free access to the gym facilities on-base and free on-site parking.
Application Closing Date: Monday 11 March, 2024
For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/01558/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=6E29E49B-2157-C148-9D51-DA7A5DA1D49F.
