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 support

Relocation assistance

Remote living incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) is seeking a registered Psychologist to join the Wellbeing Services team in Katherine. You will deliver frontline wellbeing support in a first-responder environment and work with a multidisciplinary team to provide psychosocial and crisis response.

The role offers six weeks annual leave, professional development support, relocation and remote living incentives, and flexible work arrangements as part of a comprehensive wellbeing-focused program.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist (AHPRA) with trauma-focused experience.
• Experience providing wellbeing support in first-responder or high-stress settings.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline wellbeing support in a first-responder environment
• Provide routine wellbeing screening and early intervention
• Respond to crises and enable support across the workforce
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, chaplains and peer supporters

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

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 ($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

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

Quote vacancy number:

50063

Closing date:

23/09/2026