Psychologist

Psychologist

Psychologist

This opportunity offers:

• 2x Ongoing & 1 x temporary employment
• Fulltime role & 35hour working week (part-time arrangements may beconsidered)
• RFSLevel Psychologist
• Attractiveannual salary $77,558- $115,291p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location:For the right candidate, location within each respective region isnegotiable, with an expectation of regular travel to the designated officelocation.

Psychologist – South Western (Ongoing) basedin Albury

Psychologist – North Western Region (Ongoing) basedinTamworth

Psychologist – Hunter Region (Temporary untilAugust 2026, with possibility of extension) based inCameronPark

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Michelle Sopuch,Manager Mental Health Services, for a confidential chat on 0487 236 774.

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make aDifference

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community ofvolunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% ofNSW.When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed toprotecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from thethreat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer membersand staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, andcamaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. Ifyou share our passion for community service and environmental protection, wewant to hear from you Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and ourcherished NSW landscapes.

What you'll be doing:

We have several exciting opportunities available forqualified clinicians who are keen to make a real difference, through theprovision of critical incident support, psychological assessment andintervention, and holistic and proactive health and wellbeing programs.

The Psychologist role is an integral part of the MentalHealth 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 andarea-based mental health prevention, promotion, intervention and recoveryservices to RFS staff and volunteers as well as support and guidance to RFSleadership and peer personnel. The role will require participation in a rotatingon-call after-hours roster, ensuring that our team always has access to thecare they need, whenever they need it.

The Psychologist provides confidential psychologicalservices to RFS members, including clinical assessment, intervention, andreferral options and delivering Psychological First-Aid (PFA) for work-relatedtrauma. They work collaboratively with the Peer Support Officer (PSO) Program,and assist in the provision of psychoeducation and training to promote mentalhealth awareness and management.

We invite you to join us in this incredibly rewardingjourney. Your skills, empathy, and dedication will have a lasting impact onthose who make a difference every day. You'll be working with people who givetheir time, energy, and heart to protect others, and your care for them willhelp sustain their strength and resilience.

To thrive in this role, you will need to:

• Workas an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary team
• Providetrauma-informed psychological assessment and interventions for peopleexperiencing mental health concerns
• Providepsychoeducation and/or mental health and wellbeing content in a groupsetting
• Havea genuine appreciation and understanding of a volunteer-based emergencyservice

If you are interested in finding out more about thisopportunity, please access theRole Description and our organisation structure .

Note: As per the role description, candidates arerequired to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet theessential requirements for this role, your application may not progress toshortlisting. Why work for us?

• AnnualAHPRA registration fee covered by the RFS
• Monthlyclinical supervision provided/reimbursed by the RFS
• Corporateuniform available
• Attractiveleave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plusmore
• Freeaccess to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, andtheir immediate family
• Salarypackaging options available
• One'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month
• Ongoinglearning and professional development programs (RFS is a RegisteredTraining Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnershipwith Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to accessmore than 845 gyms and pools

Make the Move to Regional NSW

This role is located in Regional NSW, which means you'reeligible for The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience is a FREE serviceto help essential workers and their families move to regional NSW with ease.From finding housing and childcare to helping your partner find employment andconnecting with the local community, they offer personalised, concierge-likesupport tailored to your needs.

Discover what life is like in Regional NSW – explore The Welcome Experience and register today

To ignite your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit yourapplication via RFSCareers , and attach:

• Acoverletter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essentialrequirements and focus capabilities of the role, outlining yoursuitability, relevant experience, and motivation for applying;
• Aresumein PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees(please include email address and contact number)

Please submit your application no later than11:55pm Tuesday 19 August 2025.

Important recruitment Information

• Arecruitment (talent) pool may be createdthrough this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casualand term, full time or part time opportunities.
• Wevalue a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring ouremployees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• Ifyou require an adjustment during the recruitment process,please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during theapplication process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expertto discuss.
• Therecruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities todetermine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework ).The Capability application tool is designed tohelpjob applicantsunderstand and use theNSW PublicSector Capability Frameworkwhen applying forjobswith theNSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will includereferee checks and criminal history checks.

Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below Vacancy Reference: R25/214

This may not be the role for you, however you can check outother vacancies in the RFShere , or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

Contact Details Michelle Sopuch, Manager Mental Health Services, 0487 236 774.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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