Psychologists

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Psychologists

Job type: Ongoing - Permanent

Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Job reference: 01020232024

Salary: $89,967 - $219,230

Closing date: 14-Jan-2024

Description

The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

The opportunity

ASIO offers careers where ordinary Australians can do extraordinary things. This is an opportunity for capable and dedicated psychologists to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment. We have psychologist positions available across levels AE5 (APS5 equivalent) through AEE2 (EL2 equivalent) and will establish merit pools to fill future vacancies as they become available.

Role responsibilities

Psychologists deliver a range of psychological services within ASIO. Irrespective of your level, some domestic travel may be required. Normally, you will commence in one of the following roles:

Employee support (counselling, assessment, psychoeducation, brief interventions)

Security vetting (assessments for suitability to hold a high-level security clearance)

Recruitment and selection (refine and deliver psychological components of selection)

Internal security support (clearance reviews, trainee support, internal selection and allocation)

Your role at the AE5 (APS5 equivalent) and AE6 (APS6 equivalent) levels may include:

Performing a range of psychological assessments

Providing psychological advice to the organisation in support of recruitment and management

Providing counselling and brief interventions to staff

Supporting the development and delivery of training

Building and sustaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Providing other services and specialist input to the organisation on psychological issues

Undertaking research and project work

Your role at the AEE1 (EL1 equivalent) and AEE2 (EL2 Equivalent) level may include these additional tasks:

Identifying and forecasting organisational trends and recommending psychological responses

Implementing and supporting policy change

Providing advice on the management of individuals in support of security requirements

Overseeing the delivery of psychological advice and support

Driving the development and delivery of training programs

Promoting psychology with stakeholders in support of business outcomes

Proposing/designing behavioural science research and projects

Essential Qualifications

All candidates must hold:

General registration (unconditional) with the Psychology Board of Australia

A master's degree or equivalent in Clinical, Forensic or Organisational Psychology

In addition, the following levels must have:

AE6 (APS6 equivalent): at least 2 years of post-registration experience

AEE1 (EL1 equivalent): at least 5 years of post-registration experience

AEE2 (EL2 equivalent): at least 8 years of post-registration experience

Benefits

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level

Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%

A variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours/arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options may not be available)

Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks

Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key attributes

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

Experience in conducting psychological assessments using case formulation methodology

Training and experience in clinical or organisational assessment and intervention

Ability to provide psychological opinion and advice to support organisation decision-making

Knowledge, skills, and experience in effectively managing staff

Strong ethical boundaries and well-developed problem-solving skills

Interpersonal competence and effective communication skills - both verbal and written

Demonstrated ability to work well in teams

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

an Australian citizen

assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level

Location

Canberra is the preferred location for these positions with limited opportunities in Melbourne and Sydney, which are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please indicate in your application if you have a preferred work location, and where relevant, if you are prepared to relocate to Canberra. ASIO provides financial relocation support for interstate movement.

How to apply

Click on 'Apply online' to commence your application. To be considered, your application must be complete, including the following:

A written pitch of up to 800 words that showcases your capabilities in relation to the key attributes

A current CV, no more than two pages in length

An indication of the level for which you are applying

Employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles. Candidates must be prepared to undergo all the various selection stages.

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others because doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.

Closing date and time

Sunday, 14 January 2024 at 5:00 pm AEDST

No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.

Employment conditions

Employment is under the ASIO Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for the continuation of superannuation under Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.

Enquiries

Further information about selection can be obtained from ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6257 4916.

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying. In accord with ASIO policy, we will notify successful and unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au

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