ASD6 & EL1 Security Psychologist

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Psychological Society Limited Full time

Type and Location: HR/Psychology / Melbourne, Brisbane, ACT

Listed By: Australian Signals Directorate on 14 Aug 2025

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a vital member of Australia's national security community. We work across the full spectrum of operations required of contemporary signals intelligence and security agencies, including intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber operations in support of the Australian Government and Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Our greatest asset is our people. No matter the technology, the problem, or the task, we cannot accomplish our mission without them.

We seek to recruit and develop a diverse workforce who are curious, imaginative, and not deterred by difficult challenges. These skills allow us to out-think and out-imagine some of the most testing adversaries and problems imaginable.

About The Team

The ASD Psychology Services team is a large group of psychologists and other professionals supporting ASD's mission. We provide a supportive and collaborative environment for our psychologists to apply their clinical and forensic skills in support of National Security. Our services are delivered across locations in Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne.

About The Role

The ASD6 Security Psychologist role offers opportunities to develop clinical or forensic skills supporting core security functions. Responsibilities include formulating complex assessments using psychometrics, managing a therapeutic client load, delivering specialised training, and contributing to team management of complex cases and organisational initiatives.

The EL1 Security Psychologist is a senior clinician who, in addition to ASD6 duties, can lead a portfolio area, develop governance, provide advice to ASD leadership, and engage with stakeholders. There is also an opportunity to develop clinical supervision and leadership skills.

Our roles support professional interests with ongoing clinical supervision to meet registration requirements.

Benefits include:

  • Payment of AHPRA registration
  • Generous CPD budget
  • Ongoing supervision to meet AHPRA requirements
  • Flexible work arrangements, including hours and location flexibility
  • Support for work-life balance and resilience
  • Interstate and overseas travel opportunities

Salary includes a skills payment of 25%, 35%, or 40% additional remuneration based on qualification criteria.

Qualifications, Experience & Training:

The ASD6 candidate must:

  • Be studying toward a Masters in psychology (ACAP approved Clinical or Forensic Psychology program)
  • Be eligible for, or hold, current unconditional registration with AHPRA
  • Be eligible for or completing a Psychology Board of Australia endorsed pathway in Clinical and/or Forensic Psychology
  • Be a member of the Australian Psychological Society

Early career psychologists or registrars are encouraged to apply.

The EL1 candidate must:

  • Have a Masters in psychology (ACAP approved Clinical or Forensic Psychology)
  • Have a Psychology Board of Australia endorsed pathway in Clinical and/or Forensic Psychology
  • Hold current unconditional registration with AHPRA
  • Be a member of the Australian Psychological Society

Senior clinicians with equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Further Information

ASD is seeking applicants for current and future vacancies, creating a merit pool for locations across Australia. For more details, visit our Careers Website at , including information on employment conditions, remuneration, eligibility, application instructions, and the selection process (including the RecruitAbility scheme).

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