The organisation
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is a volunteer-based emergency and rescue service dedicated to saving lives and creating safer communities.
Supported by a dedicated staff workforce, NSW SES works across the state to support communities through floods, storms, tsunamis and a broad range of rescue and emergency response activities.

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.

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’s on offer

Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wollongong.
Hybrid working arrangements within operational requirements.
Attractive leave entitlements, including recreation and flex leave.
Professional, operational and leadership development opportunities.
Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of NSW SES members across the state.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Niamh Foley of The Orchard Talent Group on niamh@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.