Senior Psychologist

Senior Psychologist, NSW State Emergency Service

• Senior psychology role supporting the wellbeing of NSW SES members
• Join an established and collaborative Mental Health Services team
• Permanent role, preferred location in Wollongong, with hybrid working and travel across NSW
  

Overview

Use your psychology expertise to strengthen mental health, wellbeing and psychological safety for NSW SES members across the state.

About the NSW SES

Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.

Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.

With over 11,000 volunteers and 550 staff, we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here.

The opportunity

NSW SES is seeking an experienced Senior Psychologist, Mental Health Services to join its Safety & Wellbeing function and provide specialist psychological advice and support across the organisation.

This is a varied senior psychology role with a strong organisational and preventative focus. Working as part of the Mental Health Services team, you will support NSW SES members, leaders, Peer Support and Chaplaincy teams and other stakeholders to strengthen mental health, wellbeing and psychological safety.

Wollongong is the preferred work location; however, flexible working arrangements, including alternative NSW locations and remote work, may be considered for the successful applicant.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide evidence-based psychological advice and guidance to members and leaders.
• Lead and support responses to critical incidents, including psychological first aid and mental health support.
• Contribute to the design, delivery and continuous improvement of mental health and wellbeing programs, education and training.
• Support the Peer Support and Chaplaincy Program to promote effective and evidence-based service delivery.
• Proactively engage with NSW SES members across the state through outreach to SES units.
  

About you

You will be an experienced psychologist who combines strong professional expertise with an approachable, collaborative and practical style. You will be comfortable providing advice in complex situations and building trusted relationships across a diverse organisation.

You will bring:

• Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA and a minimum of five years’ postgraduate experience.
• Experience in trauma-informed practice, psychological first aid, psychosocial hazards and critical incident response.
• Sound clinical judgement and experience working within clinical governance frameworks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
• Board Approved Supervisor status with AHPRA, or willingness to complete the required training.
• A valid NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
  

What we can offer you

• You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements.
• You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
• Attractive salary range of $119,972.00 to $130,314.00 plus 12% superannuation and leave loading.
• Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES’s mission is saving lives and creating safer communities, and you can be an important part of our work.
• We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.
• We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:
  • Fitness Passport
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support
  • Flu vaccine program
    
    

You Belong Here

• We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.
• If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@ses.nsw.gov.au for confidential advice on options.
  

How to apply

Your application should include as separate attachments:

• A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;
• And an up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role
  

For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Niamh Foley of The Orchard Talent Group on niamh@orchardtalent.com.au. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

The role description is available here.

Talent Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here.

Applications close: Monday 27th October 2026 at 11:55pm.