The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.
What you’ll be doing
We have several exciting opportunities available for qualified clinicians who are keen to make a real difference, through the provision of critical incident support, psychological assessment and intervention, and holistic and proactive health and wellbeing programs.
The Psychologist role is an integral part of the Mental Health 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 and area-based mental health prevention, promotion, intervention and recovery services to RFS staff and volunteers as well as support and guidance to RFS leadership and peer personnel. The role will require participation in a rotating on-call after-hours roster, ensuring that our team always has access to the care they need, whenever they need it.
The Psychologist provides confidential psychological services to RFS members, including clinical assessment, intervention, and referral options and delivering Psychological First-Aid (PFA) for work-related trauma. They work collaboratively with the Peer Support Officer (PSO) Program, and assist in the provision of psychoeducation and training to promote mental health awareness and management.
Go to the NSW Rural Fire Service page to view the role descriptions and detailed list of essential requirements.
How to apply
To apply, please visit I Work for NSW and attach:
* A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity
* A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
* Evidence of your Postgraduate Degree(s) in Psychology
* Evidence of your General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 17 November 2024.