The Role
Our Navy 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 and work closely with other health professionals and command teams.
You will be a part of a Navy Psychology Section, 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 a Navy Psychology Section 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 team provides the full scope of Navy Psychology services to Navy ships and lodger units across Sydney. Our team works together to achieve a high standard of psychology service provision, liaising regularly with command elements, health providers and other wellbeing stakeholders.
Our Sydney team consists of a Senior Psychologist, two APS 6 Navy Psychologists, one uniformed Navy Psychologist and a Psychology Assistant. We are a highly professional, close knit team who work together to support each other and the goals of our Section. We are well integrated into the wider Cerberus team. We value professional development, strong relationships, high performance, work flexibility and support.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate has knowledge of Defence systems and structures; has experience working within high performing psychology teams; is open to innovation; and values 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. Our ideal candidate will enjoy psychological assessments, providing brief psychological interventions, training development and delivery and liaison with stakeholders.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 15 October 2023
For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/09472/23 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=AD78411A-E187-C03E-EA0A-D2067259934A