Senior Psychologist

Psychologists in this role provide support to the organisation through their expert assessment skills, clinical advice on recruitment and suitability decisions, support to training and advice to management on a range of staffing matters. This is a varied and fulfilling role with a good balance of direct and indirect client work as well as a mix of team-based tasks and opportunities for independent projects in areas of interest. 

We are seeking experienced Senior Psychologists for positions based in Canberra but with some capacity for domestic and international travel. We are looking for Psychologists who have great technical skills in conducting assessments and who also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who are able to respond to the challenge of working in a complex and dynamic organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to contribute to Australia’s national interests whilst also developing new skills in a role which is outside the ordinary experience of most Psychologists.

Our organisation provides generous professional benefits including supervision, assistance with professional fees (including registration and Australian Psychological Society (APS) membership) and ongoing professional development and training. We are a supportive and collaborative team who values the tenets of psychological safety and enjoys working in a warm and positive environment.   

Outlined below are the key areas of responsibility:

• Perform a range of psychological assessments using case formulation methodology;
• Assess psychological suitability of staff for posting to critical overseas locations;
• Develop and conduct training programs as required for both corporate and operational staff;
• Maintain appropriate professional and organisational records;
• Assist in the provision of advice, reports and recommendations to management;
• Build and sustain internal and external relationships with key customers and stakeholders;
• Engage in regular, open and effective communication with all team members; and
• There is a requirement for some travel and for occasional availability outside standard work hours for this position.

The following education, qualifications and/or experience are essential:

• Current unconditional registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist;
• Masters of Psychology (e.g. Clinical, Forensic, Organisational or equivalent);
• Eligibility for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society;
• Demonstrated effective communication skills;
• Expert knowledge of clinical or forensic psychology best practice requirements;
• Expertise in a range of psychometric tools; and
• Demonstrated experience in assessment and case formulation in an evidence-based practice framework.

The following demonstrated experience will be highly regarded:

• Five years experience following post-graduate qualification;
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team or organisation;
• Expertise in conducting complex risk based/security assessments; and
• Experience in the provision of training.

To be eligible for a role you must:

Be an Australian citizen

Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance

For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at https://protectivesecurity.gov.au, section 12 provides information on Eligibility and suitability.

The position is Canberra based, with conditions similar to those in the Australian Public service including superannuation.

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respective work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants

To apply please visit the ASIS website to view further job details and selection criteria 

Applications close: please refer to website 

Please note: Total salary range comprises salary and applicable allowances and bonuses. Renumeration is subject to s33 of the ISA. 

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.