Occupational Psychologist

  • 494323
  • Sydney Metropolitan
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Permanent Part Time
  • Closing at: Dec 11 2025 - 23:55 AEDT
  • Ongoing - Part Time (1 day per week)
  • GRD 9/10
  • Package up to $161,698.72 pa (1 day per week pro rata will be applied). Package includes salary range ($129,464.00 pa to $142,665.00 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Greenacre

About the role:      

Provide strategic and clinical psychology advice and project management services to FRNSW relating to the development and implementation of mental health and wellbeing programs under the directives of the FRNSW Mental Health Policy and related strategic program of work. 

About you:

  • Thorough understanding of current challenges in mental health practice and wellbeing management  
  •  Applied experience in implementing programs to support positive mental health outcomes 

Essential Requirements:

  •  Tertiary qualifications in Psychology
  •  General Registration as a Psychologist, Psychology Board of Australia

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Kate Everett on 0484 221 621.

What we can offer:

  • Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
  • Modern buildings and facilities
  • Activity based working environment
  • COVID-safe workplace measures
  • Free on-site gym and parking
  • Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
  • Study assistance for approved courses
  • Leadership development programs
  • Ongoing training and development

 Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide a cover letter and an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

Targeted Question 1: Please outline your thorough understanding of current challenges in mental health practice and wellbeing management in an Emergency Services context

Targeted Question 2: Using examples, please outline your experience in implementing programs to support positive mental health outcomes for first responders.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: Thursday, 11th December 11:55pm

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.