Wellbeing Psychologist for First Responders – Remote Options

Northern Territory Police Force; Katherine; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Remote living incentives

Professional development allowance

Supervision support

Allied health incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Staff wellbeing focus

Big Rivers region lifestyle

Job summary

Northern Territory Police Force invites applications for a Katherine-based Wellbeing Psychologist. This full-time role supports NTPF and NTFES members and families, delivering frontline wellbeing in a first-responder environment and working across a stepped-care model with a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers 24/7 wellbeing response exposure, remote services, six weeks annual leave, relocation incentives, and the opportunity to live in Katherine and explore the Big Rivers region.

Qualifications

• This role requires a registered Psychologist (AHPRA) with trauma experience.
• Experience in first-responder or domestic and family violence contexts is highly regarded.
• Ability to work across a multidisciplinary wellbeing team.

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 rehabilitation advisors, chaplains and peer supporters to coordinate wellbeing support.
• Participate in the 24/7 wellbeing response framework and handle a broad range of clinical and operational work.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

Job description

Northern Territory Police Force invites applications for a Katherine-based Wellbeing Psychologist. This full-time role supports NTPF and NTFES members and families, delivering frontline wellbeing in a first-responder environment and working across a stepped-care model with a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers 24/7 wellbeing response exposure, remote services, six weeks annual leave, relocation incentives, and the opportunity to live in Katherine and explore the Big Rivers region.