Part-Time Psychologist (Tax-Free Pay)

Australian Defence Force; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Australian Defence Force is seeking a part-time Psychologist to join the Army Reserve. You will apply clinical psychology to mental health settings, recruitment and selection, organisational systems, and testing and measurement across diverse environments.

You will conduct selection interviews, perform mental health screenings, and contribute to assessments and interventions for members across services, with a flexible commitment from a few weeks up to 150 days per year.

Qualifications

• Experience applying psychological methods in diverse settings.
• Ability to work with different defence services and environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct selection interviewing.
• Perform mental health screening.
• Carry out occupational and psychological assessments.
• Provide mental health interventions in posted and operational environments.
• Collaborate with Army Reserve colleagues across services.

Skills

Selection interviewing

Mental health screening

Occupational assessment

Psychological assessment

Mental health intervention

Job description

Your Role

As a part-time Psychologist in the Army Reserve, you’ll get to work alongside colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and specialty fields. You’ll use your skills and understanding of human behaviour to help in mental health settings, recruitment and selection, organisational systems, and testing and measurement.

• selection interviewing
• mental health screening
• occupational assessment
• psychological assessment
• mental health intervention in both posted and operational environments to members of all 3 Services (Navy, Army and Air Force).

Why join the Army Reserve?

If you're looking for a new challenge, the Army Reserve could be for you. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of giving something back to Australia, while benefitting from:

• Rewarding work that can be in complete contrast to your day job
• Tax-free daily pay
• Free healthcare and accommodation whilst on exercise or deployment
• A flexible time commitment, ranging from a couple of weeks up to 150 days, with the potential to extend to 200 days
• Easy to fit into your lifestyle with the option to work close to home
• A supportive team environment
• Can volunteer to deploy overseas
• Friendships that last a lifetime
• No minimum period of service, allowing you to leave and come back to the Army Reserve whenever you like

Boost your Income

On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn at least $322/day tax-free.

The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience. Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.

Eligibility

For this role, you must:

• Be at least 17 at the time of enlistment and an Australian Citizen.
• If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.
• Be reasonably fit and healthy.Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we'll give you tips to help you prepare.
• Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance.
• Hold current general registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and be working as a psychologist with a civilian employer.