Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Snr Psychologist

Salary range: $119,206 per annum - $129,171 per annum + 12% super + Benefits
Location: NSW Ambulance, State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Applications Close: 11.59 PM on 07 November 2025

“With your advanced clinical expertise, you can make a lasting impact on mental health outcomes and grow your career within Australia’s largest health organisation.”

About NSW Ambulance:

NSW 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.

NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!  

About the Opportunity:

In 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.
• Be a trusted advisor to multidisciplinary teams to assist managers, Peer Support Officers, Chaplains, and Grievance Contact Officers on staff wellbeing and organisational health.
• 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.

How to Apply:

Please 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 client with symptoms of traumatic exposure.

Question 2:? Outline the professional and ethical considerations for psychologists when working with clients from within their own organisation.

Need more information? 

1)      Click here for the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Information

2)      Find out more about applying for this position

3)      Learn more about careers at NSW Ambulance here

Additional Benefits:

Financial benefits

• Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment + novated leasing
• Accessible via Public Transport

Work-life balance

• Paid Allocated Days Off (ADOs) once a month
• Additional Public Holiday

Professional development

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Share your work and grow with a committed, highly skilled team of colleagues

Health & wellbeing

• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
• Discounted private health insurance
• Staff Support Program – extensive free, confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Additional Information :

• NSW 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. 

• 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 People

Please contact Kim Cooper on  [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance’s 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.