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Senior Staff Psychologist


Company : NSW Health


Location : Dubbo, Australia


Created : 2025-12-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DetailsEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Snr PsychologistSalary range: $123,974 per annum - $134,338 per annum + 12% super + BenefitsLocation: NSW Ambulance, Dubbo or Bathurst (Western Sector)Applications Close: 11.59 PM on 11 January 2025With your advanced clinical expertise, you can make a lasting impact on mental health outcomes and grow your career within Australias largest health organisation.About NSW AmbulanceNSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.About the OpportunityIn this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of NSW Ambulance staff, volunteers, and contractors across the state. You will work within a supportive and collaborative environment, contributing to both individual and organisational health initiatives.Provide evidence-based psychological services, including brief clinical interventions, post-incident care, Psychological First Aid, and proactive Well Checks.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advise managers, Peer Support Officers and Chaplains.Develop workforce wellbeing capability by delivering targeted and organisation-wide training and education programs.Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation to enhance the delivery of psychological services across NSW Ambulance.Participate in activities supporting Principal Psychologists and broader NSW Ambulance operations, ensuring a positive impact on staff health and workplace culture.About YouWe are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:A minimum of 10 years post registration experience as a psychologistExtensive clinical experienceExtensive experience in evidence-based assessment and treatment of conditions associated with exposure to traumatic eventsExperience working with or demonstrated knowledge of First Responder communitiesComfortable working in dynamic environments with energy for special interest projects or researchWarm, capable, autonomous psychology professional with a strong history of ethical practiceSkillful use of interpersonal abilities to support comfortable engagement with our diverse workforceHow to ApplyPlease respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.Question 1: Provide an example of how you delivered evidence-based treatment to a first responder with symptoms of traumatic exposureQuestion 2: Outline your handling of the professional and ethical considerations for a psychologist when working with clients from within your own organisationNeed more informationClick here for the Role Description and Position Conditions and General InformationAdditional BenefitsGenerous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment + novated leasingAccessible via Public TransportPaid Allocated Days Off (ADOs) once a monthAdditional Public HolidayProfessional development and growth opportunitiesShare your work and grow with a committed, highly skilled team of colleaguesFitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoyDiscounted private health insuranceStaff Support Program extensive free, confidential and professional assistance for staff and their familiesAdditional InformationNSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.All workers must meet NSW Health''s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill temporary or permanent vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.Contact PeoplePlease contact Ann-Maree Hartley on [email protected] if you have any questions about this role. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulances Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey on [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Please contact [email protected] if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self. #J-18808-Ljbffr