Registered Psychologist - Field Based

About PeopleSense by Altius

PeopleSense by Altius, a subsidiary of Altius, has been providing psychological services since 1998. We support a wide range of clients across business, government and private sectors throughout Australia. As a market and innovation leader, our 170+ psychologists deliver contemporary, evidence‑based interventions that help people realise their health potential.

Your new role

As a Psychologist specialising in Critical Incident Response, you will provide immediate support to workplaces experiencing traumatic or challenging events. You will:

• Deliver onsite and remote psychological first aid after critical incidents
• Provide individual and group support, stabilisation and psychoeducation
• Support managers and leaders in responding to workplace incidents
• Participate in the after‑hours mobilisation roster (two out of every three weeks)
• Attend client sites across Perth and regional WA, sometimes at short notice
• Build strong relationships with client organisations and communicate clearly during high‑pressure events
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and follow‑up support
• Provide EAP counselling, wellbeing services and assessments when working from the office (secondary to CIR duties)

About You

• Registered Psychologist with full AHPRA registration
• Confident supporting clients experiencing trauma, distress or acute stress
• Comfortable with regular travel and attending workplaces onsite and responding at short notice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check
• Current driver’s licence

Why you will love working with us

• Supervision and mentoring, including regular individual and group‑based supervision with Principal Psychologists and team members, with group supervision available for special interest areas.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of psychologists, receiving essential debriefing support as necessary to effectively navigate urgent cases and prioritise your own wellbeing.
• We prioritise professional development with annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals (including Board Approved Supervisor Training, EMDR).
• Our remuneration packages comprise competitive base salaries, performance‑based salary reviews, and wellbeing benefits.
• We regularly recognise our people through national social award events and office‑based awards.
• Work in a diverse and ethical team that supports professional development; 76% of promotions in the last year were to female members of our team.

Our Wellbeing Promise

• Experience genuine support for your personal wellbeing, including access to our AltiusLife wellness app, regular wellness seminars, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• We value leave! Paid parental leave plus purchased leave arrangements to optimise your work‑life balance.
• You will receive the latest technology for efficient working, including a Surface Pro and smartphones.
• We believe meaningful work is essential to job satisfaction and provides a sense of purpose. That’s why we offer job diversification across multiple work streams, giving you the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and truly make a difference.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Altius is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply.

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