This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, people-focussed organisation that offers great lifestyle and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else, all whilst having your remaining study sponsored, earning a salary as you complete your degree and having a guaranteed job following graduation.
Your role:
As a Psychologist in the Air Force, you’ll apply your skills and knowledge in behavioural science across a wide range of organisational psychology roles – from occupational, selection and research psychology, to training development and delivery, to performance enhancement and psychological awareness.
Air Force Psychologists are integral to the development and implementation of new initiatives that improve the overall wellbeing and effectiveness of the Air Force workforce. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in developing these initiatives in a workplace like no other, increasing your knowledge and skills in this profession in the process.
On top of this, as an Air Force Officer you’ll be trained to become an inspirational leader and mentor; adept at effectively communicating with and managing teams, with a comprehensive knowledge of Air Force attitudes, values and military protocols and procedures.
Salary
This is your opportunity to be paid a competitive salary as you study at the university of your choice. Not to mention, you’ll receive other benefits like rental allowance, textbook reimbursement and assistance with your HELP fees.
When you first join the Air Force and while studying for your Masters’ qualification, your salary will be between $82,574 – $84,949 plus 16.4% superannuation depending on the completion status of your course.
On completion of your degree and initial training, you could earn $100,579 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation.
Location
Upon completion of your training in East Sale, VIC, you may be posted to one of three Air Force bases around Australia: RAAF Base East Sale, RAAF Base Wagga or Canberra.
Life in the Air Force
When you join the Air Force, you’ll benefit from our investment in your professional growth and development, enjoy great work/life balance, a supportive team environment and extensive benefits – from free healthcare to excellent fitness facilities. Plus, there’s the potential for overseas travel.
In addition, there’s the meaningful experiences that come with serving your country. From participating in Air Force exercises and operations to providing support to communities in need, this is your opportunity to take on a career with many rewarding dimensions.
Apply now
To be eligible to apply for an Air Force undergraduate sponsorship, you must be an Australia citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment and be in the final year of a four-year degree in Psychology. Sponsorship is for a Masters in Organisational Psychology and appointment to the Air Force will be contingent upon a confirmed acceptance to that program. Applicants can progress to Officer Selection Board prior to beginning their Masters’ program.
You must also be able to obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements. More information is available here.
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For more information or to email your interest, contact Aniko Kollarik-Higgins in our Professional Services Recruitment Team on (07) 3016 2432 or via email at [email protected].
More information about this role, including Masters degrees that are eligible to be sponsored, is also available here.
