Job Overview
Term Full-time vacancy up to 12 months. The People Culture and Wellbeing Service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community.
About The Role
South Australia PoliceJob reference: 836499Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: Short Term ContractEligibility: Open to Everyone
The Senior Psychologist is responsible for the delivery of psychological services and expert consultancy within the Employee Assistance Section (EAS). Duties include conducting clinical interviews and assessments, evaluating and compiling reports on risk assessments of SAPOL sworn and unsworn employees, and applicants, performing intake and triage, delivering psychological interventions, providing specialist assessment and intervention, and supervising other clinicians.
Special Conditions
* The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
* The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
* Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
* The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.
Salary
AHP3 – $104,180 – $111,746 per annum.
Enquiries
* Kelly Pusey
* 7322 3151
* Kelly.Pusey@police.sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre‐Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.
South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees. Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future. To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples. South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‐free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications Close
15/03/2026 5:00 PM
Attachments
* PID - AHP3 Senior Psychologist.pdf
* RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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