Psychology Advisor - Canberra, Australia - Adecco

Adecco

Verified Company

Canberra, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Brisbane, Melbourne or Canberra

Newly Created Role
Health Care Services

As a Psychology Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring the agency's quality and ethical standards of psychology services.

You will maintain policies and procedures, oversee psychology examiners, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement quality improvement initiatives.

Client Details
Join a leading Commonwealth Agency dedicated to advancing medical and psychological services nationwide.

Committed to innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, this agency shapes the future of Australia through exceptional service delivery across diverse domains.

This agency fosters an inclusive culture, providing professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and career advancement.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Clinical Point of Contact for the organisation
Oversight of Psychology Examiners to meet APS Code of Ethics
Delegate and oversee psychology testing by the Psychology Examiners
Develop and supervise the training and quality assurance program for the Psychology Examiner group
Ensure validity and reliability of test practices per Commonwealthapproved standards
Drive quality assurance in psychologyrelated policies and procedures
Manage and maintain training plans to ensure consistency across clinical suppliers.

Profile

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor of Psychology with current unrestricted registration as a psychologist on AHPRA
Ability to obtain WWCC if required
Experience in Defence Force Recruiting is desirable
Proficiency in electronic reporting systems (e.g., RiskMan, Protecht) and health records/systems.
Demonstrated experience in psychometric testing, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and problemsolving abilities
Experience in independent psychology determinations, coaching, mentoring, and implementing change and quality assurance projects.

Job Offer

This role is ideally based in Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne, offering a stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth, competitive salary, and a supportive team dedicated to revolutionising health services in Australia.

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