EL 1 - Senior Navy Psychologist Research

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

AHPRA registration fees reimbursement

Flexible working opportunities

Positive work environment

Generous public service conditions

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Navy Psychology in Canberra seeks a Senior Navy Psychologist Research to lead mental health surveillance, data reporting, and research projects within the Navy. You will communicate trends and outcomes to stakeholders and translate findings into meaningful recommendations to inform actions.

The role supports Navy mental health programs, governance and quality assurance, and offers high-level technical advice.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting research and data analysis.
• High-level written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinking and translating mental health data into actions.
• Initiative and ability to work independently within a large organisation.
• Experience conducting psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health surveillance and data reporting for Navy.
• Plan data collection, data analysis and reporting to stakeholders.
• Communicate trends and research outcomes to stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations based on findings to inform action.
• Support mental health programs in Navy and governance/QA activities.
• Provide high-level technical advice to Navy stakeholders.
• Support organisational psychology services including specialist selection and assessments.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Psychological assessments

Education

Psychologist

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT

22h ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $124,393 - $140,315 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Canberra - ACT

The Role

This is a civilian (non-uniformed) role, as part of the Australian Public Service (APS) workforce within Navy. You will be responsible for conducting mental health surveillance and data reporting, in addition to conducting discrete research projects. This includes coordinating surveillance and research requests, planning data collection, data analysis and reporting back to stakeholders.

You will be able to communicate about psychological trends and research outcomes effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also be responsible for providing meaningful recommendations for action based on the research outcomes. The position supports mental health programs in Navy, conducts governance and quality assurance activities, and provides high-level technical advice to Navy stakeholders.

The position also supports discrete organisational psychology services in location, including specialist selection and psychological assessments.

About our Team

Navy Psychology provides psychological support to Navy’s uniformed workforce and contributes directly to Navy’s capability and national security. The Navy Psychology organisation comprises high-performing civilian and uniformed psychologists, and is a valued element of the overall Navy team.

The Senior Navy Psychologist Research role strengthens the Navy workforce through mental health research and psychological services. You will work alongside the Navy Psychology team in Canberra, who provide a range of individual services and mental health programs to support the wellbeing of Navy members.

Navy Psychology benefits include:

• Financial support and paid time off for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Reimbursement for Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration fees.
• Negotiable flexible working opportunities.
• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Generous public service conditions (e.g. leave, superannuation).

Our Ideal Candidate

This role suits a psychologist who wants to combine their psychology knowledge and research skills outside of an academic environment.

Key attributes:

• Experience conducting research and data analysis.
• High-level written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to translate mental health data into useful recommendations.
• Initiative and capacity to work independently within a larger organisation.
• Experience conducting psychological assessments.

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