Psychologist

Northern Territory Police Force; Katherine; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Professional development

Remote incentives

Relocation assistance

Remote living incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Regional lifestyle

Job summary

The Northern Territory Police Force is seeking a registered Psychologist to join the Wellbeing Services in Katherine, NT. You will provide frontline wellbeing support across a first-responder environment and work across a stepped-care model to support NT Police and Fire & Emergency Services personnel and their families.

The role covers local and remote services, routine wellbeing screening, crisis response, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure evidence-based wellbeing

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA registration.
• Experience providing trauma-focused wellbeing support.
• Experience in first-responder or domestic context is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline wellbeing support in a first-responder environment.
• Provide routine wellbeing screening, early intervention, crisis response and critical incident support.
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, occupational rehab advisors, chaplains and peer supporters.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

First-responder context

Education

Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

Job description

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011

(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Wellbeing Services

Katherine, Northern Territory

One ongoing full time vacancy is available

Join a supportive, multidisciplinary wellbeing team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) and Northern Territory Fire and Emergency Services (NTFES) members and their families.

• Deliver frontline wellbeing support in a first-responder environment
• Six weeks annual leave, professional development support and remote incentives
• Live and work in Katherine – gateway to the Big Rivers region

About the position

Wellbeing Services delivers psychological, psychosocial and pastoral support across a stepped-care model for the NTPF and NTFES workforce.

This Katherine-based role provides local and remote services, including routine wellbeing screening, early intervention, crisis response and critical incident support. You will work closely with psychologists, social workers, occupational rehabilitation advisors, chaplains and peer supporters to ensure coordinated, evidence-based wellbeing support is available to NTPF and NTFES workers across the Territory.

The role participates in the 24/7 wellbeing response framework and offers exposure to a broad range of complex and rewarding clinical and operational work.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a registered Psychologist (AHPRA) with experience supporting people impacted by trauma, high-risk environments and complex psychosocial issues. Experience working in first-responder or domestic and family violence contexts is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Competitive Professional 3 salary ($110,873 - $124,173)
• Six weeks annual leave plus additional NT Government leave benefits
• Professional development allowance and supervision support
• Access to NT Government allied health incentives and remote benefits
• Relocation assistance and remote living incentives (subject to eligibility)
• Flexible work arrangements and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to live and work in a vibrant regional community with access to some of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes

Quote vacancy number:

50063

Closing date:

26/10/2026

Explore NT Police:

• https://pfes.nt.gov.au/

Explore working in the NT Government:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

The NTPS values diversity and inclusion and aims for a workforce that represents the community. Under the agency’s Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal applicants will receive priority consideration; however, people from all diversity groups are encouraged to apply.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search