Use your psychology expertise in a purpose-driven, structured, and highly respected national role.
* Use your psychology expertise to shape the future of the Australian Defence Force
* Be part of one of the most important missions in Australia
* Opportunity to focus purely on psychological assessments
* Location: Darwin
As a DFR Psychology Officer, you'll conduct structured psychological assessments to evaluate the suitability of candidates applying to join the Australian Defence Force. Your work will directly support national recruitment efforts, ensuring only the most capable individuals progress to serve.
Details about the Client
ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.
ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.
Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people's need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.
What you'll be doing
The DFR Psychology Officer is part of the Operational business unit within Sonic HealthPlus. The role is responsible for providing professional and efficient psychological examinations for the purpose of conducing Occupational Suitability Assessment (OSA) of candidates applying for a role in the Australian Defence Force. (ADF).
Due to the responsibility associated with this position, it is expected that you will display a premium level of respect, communication and service in dealing with employees, managers, clients and external stakeholders to promote the reputation of Sonic HealthPlus as the preferred provider of community and corporate medicine within the health logistics industry.
You will:
* Perform structured psychological assessments to determine the suitability of candidates applying to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
* Deliver clear, accurate, and timely psychological reports on candidate aptitude, readiness, and psychological fitness for service.
* Adhere to all Defence and Sonic HealthPlus protocols, including security clearance, clinical guidelines, credentialing, and audit standards
* Work closely with other clinicians, DFR psychology leadership, and support staff to deliver high-quality, candidate-focused services.
* Ensure respectful, empathetic, and efficient interactions with all candidates, aligned with ADF values of service, respect, and integrity.
* Manage sensitive psychological data and records with the highest levels of integrity and privacy compliance.
* Participate in professional development, supervision, and training in line with DFR and Sonic HealthPlus requirements
* Contribute to a safe and positive workplace, following WHS procedures and quality systems to maintain high standards of care and service delivery
About you
If you're a compassionate and skilled psychology professional, ready to contribute to the strength of our Defence Force, we'd love to hear from you.
Your background will demonstrate:
* Fully registered psychologist with AHPRA (General Registration) and no clinical restrictions
* Minimum 2 years' broad-based clinical experience, including structured psychological assessments
* Skilled in structured interviews, Psychometric testing and interpretation, Independent psychological evaluations and professional report writing
* Demonstrated ability to work within structured protocols and compliance-focused environments
* Experienced in working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams under directive leadership
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
* Maintain high standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
* Hold or is eligible to obtain National Police Clearance, Working With Children Check (WWCC), Current CPR certification (HLTAD009)
* Experience in military or paramilitary environments is desirable but not mandatory
To apply for this position, you
must be an Australian citizen
and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.
How to apply
If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.
If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please email our TA Specialist Sahar Khalid at or contact on for a confidential conversation.
To apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on 10th of September 2025. It's important to note that applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received