Psychologist

The Australian Psychological Society Limited; Katherine; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Professional development allowance

Remote living incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Northern Territory Police Force is seeking a registered Psychologist to deliver frontline wellbeing support for its first-responder workforce in Katherine. The role involves collaboration with psychologists, social workers and chaplains to provide evidence-based care across the Territory.

The position offers a comprehensive wellbeing program, a 24/7 response framework, and opportunities for professional development, with relocation and remote living incentives where eligible.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA
• Experience supporting trauma and high-risk environments
• Experience in first-responder or domestic violence contexts is valued

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline wellbeing support in a first-responder environment
• Provide routine wellbeing screening, early intervention and crisis response
• Support colleagues across a stepped-care wellbeing model for NTPS and NTFES workers

Skills

Trauma support

First-responder experience

Crisis intervention

Education

Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

Job description

Listed By : Northern Territory Police Force on 28 Aug 2026

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

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

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 ($117,625 - $131,735)
• 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

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.

Quote vacancy number: 50063

Contact Details For further information about this vacancy please contact: Anna Langner on 08 8995 5422
[e-mail]