The Role

This is a civilian (non-uniformed) role, as part of the Australian Public Service (APS) workforce within Navy. Our Psychologists have a diverse organisational and operational psychology role, in support of Navy members on Navy Establishments. We work as part of a broader psychology team of professionals, including psychology assistants, work closely with other health professionals, and command teams. You will be a part of the Navy Psychology East team, providing psychological support to Navy members and contributing directly to Navy’s capability and national security. 

Navy Psychology strengthens the Navy workforce by delivering best-practice resilience and mental health programs and by working with Navy leadership to optimise members’ performance. The services delivered by Navy Psychology East include referrals from Command for advice, 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.

About our Team

The Navy Psychology East team provides the full scope of Navy Psychology Services to Navy Fleet Units and the Garrison Shore Establishments at HMAS Kuttabul (Potts Point) on the beautiful Sydney Harbour close to the CBD and Royal Botanical Gardens. 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 team consists of a Senior Psychologist, two APS 6 Navy Psychologists, uniformed Navy Psychologists and an APS Psychology Assistant. We are a highly professional, close-knit team who work together to support each other and the goals of our Section. We value professional development, strong relationships, high performance, work flexibility and support.

Our Ideal Candidate

Will enjoy conducting psychological assessments, providing brief psychological interventions, developing and delivery training, and liaising with stakeholders.

They will be open to innovation; and value best-practice service delivery. We are passionate about supporting Navy personnel to perform at their best and to be prepared to successfully fulfil Navy’s Mission. 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 17 November 2024

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/09161/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=138CCC78-E7EE-45D3-C6B6-DB35CB67BE2F