Senior Psychologist (South Western)

Full time role & 35 hour working week (part time hours considered). Attractive annual salary $126,445 - $137,345 p.a. plus 12% superannuation.

Location: Based in Albury, however flexible work arrangements may be considered for applicants who can work from another location within the RFS South Western Area Command.

Annual AHPRA registration fee covered by the NSW RFS. Monthly clinical supervision provided/reimbursed by the NSW RFS.

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference! We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies.

What you'll be doing: We are seeking a fully registered Psychologist who is authorised, or eligible for authorisation, as a Board-approved Supervisor. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and experienced clinician with strong assessment, intervention, and consultation skills, and a commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of others.

• Provide clinical consultation, psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for members experiencing a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and workplace stress.
• Deliver high-quality mental health education and training, equipping individuals and teams with practical strategies to enhance psychological wellbeing and resilience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build trusted relationships, and a collaborative approach to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care. Experience working with workplace mental health and/or supporting individuals in high-pressure environments will be highly regarded.

Why work for us? Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more. Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family. Salary packaging options available. One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month. Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses). Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

This role is located in Regional NSW, which means you're eligible for The Welcome Experience! The Welcome Experience is a FREE service to help essential workers and their families move to regional NSW with ease.

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities.

Important recruitment Information: A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.

If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.

The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.