4 ongoing roles currently available, commencing from 2 January 2025An opportunity to also apply for recruitment (talent) pool for future vacancies across the stateFull-time role & 35-hour working week (part-time working arrangements may be considered)Attractive annual salary $75,299 - $111,933 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuationHybrid/flexible working arrangements and location flexibility availableJoin 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. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you!
What You'll be doing: The Psychologist role is an integral part of the Mental Health Services program within the NSW RFS which includes Senior Psychologists, Psychologists, a Peer Support Program Coordinator, and Peer Support Officers. The Senior Psychologist and Psychologist positions deliver state-wide and area-based mental health prevention, promotion, intervention and recovery services to RFS staff and volunteers as well as support and guidance to RFS leadership and peer personnel. The role will require participation in a rotating on-call after-hours roster, ensuring that our team always has access to the care they need, whenever they need it.
The Psychologist provides confidential psychological services to RFS members, including clinical assessment, intervention, and referral options and delivering Psychological First-Aid (PFA) for work-related trauma. They work collaboratively with the Peer Support Officer (PSO) Program, and assist in the provision of psychoeducation and training to promote mental health awareness and management.
To thrive in this role, you will need to:
Work as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary teamProvide trauma-informed psychological assessment and interventions for people experiencing mental health concernsProvide psychoeducation and/or mental health and wellbeing content in a group settingHave a genuine appreciation and understanding of a volunteer-based emergency serviceTalent pool locations: Glendenning, Cameron Park, Albury, Batemans Bay, Coffs Harbour, Cowra, Tamworth
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description and our organisation structure.
Why work for us? Annual AHPRA registration fee covered by the RFSMonthly clinical supervision provided/reimbursed by the RFSAttractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus moreFree access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate familySalary packaging options availableOne 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar monthOngoing 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!To ignite your RFS journey: To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application online via I Work for NSW, and attach:
A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)Evidence of your Postgraduate Degree(s) in Psychology (e.g. Honours, Post-graduate Diploma, Masters or other relevant study)Evidence of your General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 17 November 2024.
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