What’s on Offer

An opportunity to contribute towards building fit-for-purpose organisational wellbeing solutions by understanding psychosocial risk factors that impact psychological health in the workplace at Fire Rescue Victoria. You will provide specialist advice on the risk management of organisational psychosocial hazards underpinned by Occupational Health and Safety legislation. You will report to the Manager Psychological Services and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary psychological professionals and Employee Support Services.

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.   

In addition to our salary, $117,579 - $132,230 plus superannuation, working with us provides:

• uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;
• support for education, career and professional development;
• attractive pay and conditions;
• an unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;
• discounted health insurance;
• close to Parliament Station. 

About the Role

As the Principal Occupational Psychologist working with other team members, you will apply knowledge of psychological principles, best practice standards, and behavioural insights to support the development and implementation of organisational wellbeing programs that proactively protect, promote, and support the wellbeing of FRV employees, retirees, and their families. In addition, you will co-create and implement best practice interventions and initiatives to enhance leadership capability in the proactive protection and promotion of mental health.

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)- essential;
• Endorsement as an Organisational Psychologist- highly desirable; or                                                                                                           

Eligibility to undertake the Organisational Psychology Registrar program- essential (supervision provided for endorsement);

• Masters in Organisational Psychology with relevant experience in Industrial/Organisational Psychology - essential;
• AHPRA/COP registration as a Board Approved Supervisor - desirable
• Extensive experience as a psychologist, with a strong understanding of managing risk associated with psychosocial hazards.

About Us

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. Established on 1 July 2020 as part of Victoria's Fire Services Reform, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria's major regional centres.

FRV values and respects workplace diversity. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality. 

How to Apply

Please apply via the "Apply Now" button.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time.  You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any further information, please contact Amelia Mazzotta, Recruitment Business Partner at amelia.mazzotta@frv.vic.gov.au using the subject line: Principal Occupational Psychologist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Important Information

To ensure FRV meets its vaccination requirements under the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2022 Order (No.2), as amended or replaced from time to time, FRV requires any FRV employee who is required to attend FRV worksites or undertake work for FRV outside of their place of residence to be fully vaccinated (boosted) or an excepted person in respect of whom the Fire Rescue Commissioner is satisfied that any health and safety risks associated with the excepted person’s attendance at an FRV worksite or undertaking work for FRV outside their ordinary place of residence are reduced so far as is reasonably practicable. Information to confirm your vaccination status and satisfy FRV’s above requirements will be required prior to commencement of any employment at FRV.