Psychologist
Job Req ID
Home Affairs - 133988
Location
ACT; NSW; SA; VIC; WA
Classification
Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Employment Type
Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time
Flexible work
Flexible arrangements available
Contact Officer
Katrina Ashcroft on 02 6195 6053
Applications close on 19/09/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
About our opportunity
This process is being used to fill up to 1 immediate vacancy. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.
About our team
Chief Operating Officer | Chief Operating Officer | Chief Medical Officer | Clinical Advice and Assurance
The Section, as part of the Chief Medical Officer Branch (CMOB), consist of doctors, registered nurses, psychologists and allied health professionals predominantly in the areas of staff health and wellbeing, immigration and detention, but may also extend to various other topics given the breadth of the Home Affairs portfolio.
The Biopsychosocial Risk Program is an integrated, clinically underpinned best practice approach to identifying and addressing key demands and health-related risks, inherent in high-risk roles. It allows for a detailed understanding of the dimensions of the demands of a role, related health risks, and the development of comprehensive mitigation strategies to address those risks.
The program also ensures that medical, fitness and psychological standards for roles are fit for purpose, provides advice as required, and manages health assessment policy and escalated complex cases.
Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force
Our ideal candidate
We are seeking applications from experienced psychologist to be part of an exciting program that is an integrated, clinically underpinned best practice approach to identifying biopsychosocial demands of a role and mitigation strategies to address the health-related risks inherent in high-risk roles across the Department and the Australian Border Force.
The Biopsychosocial Risk Program is a significant undertaking, and potentially will have implications in relation to how roles are designed, how individuals are matched to those roles, how staff are supported to minimise risk, and define career paths and gateway requirements from early in an employee's career.
Duties and responsibilities
- Complete a task analysis for high-risk roles in collaboration with other clinical team members
- Where required, conduct a physical inspection of work environment
- Co-facilitate workshops with the business area, staff currently working in the role and clinicians for the purpose of developing biopsychosocial job profiles
- Develop recommended biopsychosocial job profiles for high-risk roles which incorporates job demands, risks and mitigation strategies
- Support and assist with the design, development and implementation of products and services that improve staff performance, engagement and wellbeing.
Additional information
- Psychologist and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (mandatory)
- Qualifications and/or experience in public health (desirable)
- Qualifications and/or experience in occupational health (desirable).
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 19/09/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST – Late applications will not be accepted.
As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
- How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
- Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
- Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 133988 in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Technical assistance
For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
- Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)
Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.
Notes
The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers
Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.