Senior Staff Psychologist

Salary range: $123,974 per annum - $134,338 per annum + 12% super + Benefits Location: NSW Ambulance, Dubbo or Bathurst About NSW Ambulance NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. About the Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of NSW Ambulance staff, volunteers, and contractors across the state. You will work within a supportive and collaborative environment, contributing to both individual and organisational health initiatives. Provide evidence-based psychological services, including brief clinical interventions, post-incident care, Psychological First Aid, and proactive Well Checks. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advise managers, Peer Support Officers and Chaplains. Develop workforce wellbeing capability by delivering targeted and organisation-wide training and education programs. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation to enhance the delivery of psychological services across NSW Ambulance. Participate in activities supporting Principal Psychologists and broader NSW Ambulance operations, ensuring a positive impact on staff health and workplace culture. About You We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities: A minimum of 10 years postregistration experience as a psychologist Extensive clinical experience Extensive experience in evidence‑based assessment and treatment of conditions associated with exposure to traumatic events Experience working with (or demonstrated knowledge of) First Responder communities Comfortable working in dynamic environments with energy for special interest projects or research Warm, capable, autonomous psychology professional with a strong history of ethical practice Skillful use of interpersonal abilities to support comfortable engagement with our diverse workforce How to Apply Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information. Question 1: Provide an example of how you delivered evidence‑based treatment to a first responder with symptoms of traumatic exposure. Question 2: Outline your handling of the professional and ethical considerations for a psychologist when working with clients from within your own organisation. Additional Benefits Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take‑home pay: Up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment + novated leasing. Accessible via Public Transport. Paid Allocated Days Off (ADOs) once a month. Additional Public Holiday. Professional development and growth opportunities. Share your work and grow with a committed, highly skilled team of colleagues. Fitness passport, and medic‑fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy. Discounted private health insurance. Staff Support Program – extensive free, confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families. Additional Information NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview set up, or scheduling needs. Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill temporary or permanent vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level. Contact People Please contact Ann‑Maree Hartley at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey at *************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self. #J-18808-Ljbffr