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Occupational Psychologist


Wellbeing Services; Health and Wellbeing Division; People and Assets; Brisbane

You will conduct a range of occupational psychological assessments to evaluate the job suitability of applicants for appointment or promotion to a position and deliver psychological health screening assessments to promote and support the ongoing mental health and wellbeing of employees across the organisation.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Classification PO4
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/666832/25
Closing date 05-Nov-2025
Job duration 6 Months (with possibility of extension)
Contact person Carly Arthur
Contact details Phone: 3015 3303
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Your Key Accountabilities:

The core capability requirements for this role are:

  • Conduct psychological assessments, including psychometric testing, clinical interviewing and report writing for: initial selection; promotion and specialisation; and psychological health screening purposes.
  • Provide advice, guidance and recommendations to stakeholders regarding the suitability of applicants for appointment to general duties and specialist policing positions, and the ongoing psychological health and suitability of employees working in high-risk roles.
  • Refer psychologically vulnerable employees to specialised mental health practitioners for follow-up diagnostic assessments and/or treatment, as required.
  • Contribute to the ongoing review of psychological assessment processes and practices, and recommend continuous improvement strategies relating to selection and employee health screening standards.
  • Conduct research aimed at identifying psychological characteristics of highly successful versus unsuccessful police officers, temporal changes in employee wellbeing over time, and best-practice strategies for enhancing psychological resilience among employees working in high-risk roles.

Role Requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Current registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
  • Possession of a current drivers licence for a motor vehicle

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience:

  • Knowledge and experience in conducting occupational psychological assessments including psychometric tests and clinical interviews.

Other:

  • Travel will be a requirement of this position

***Please note - this advertisement is for either 1 full person, or 2 part-time people.  Part-time hours may vary depending on succesful applicants***

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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