The Role

The Mental Health and Wellbeing (MH&W) Branch is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of preventative health strategies. The APS 6 Psychologist role within the Psychosocial Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention directorate, contributes to the development of workforce initiatives that strengthen Defence psychosocial wellbeing within a work place context.

Key Duties include:

• Development and implementation of psychosocial wellbeing initiatives and programs.
• Interpretation of reports and current research to maintain and continuously improve MH&W programs.
• Providing expert recommendations on psychosocial wellbeing policies and initiatives.
• Preparation of reports and briefings, as well as the delivery of psychosocial wellbeing presentations.
• Review and draft policies and proposals based on evidence-based insights and research.
• Update and analyse the Defence Suicide Database as required.
• Engagement with internal and external stakeholders including Defence Groups and Services, Healthcare providers, research institutions and universities, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and other Government and non-government organisations.

About our Team

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Branch is the lead for Workforce Mental Health policy and programs and enables the assured and continuous improvement of Mental Health & Wellbeing across the Defence enterprise.

The Branch comprised of military members and civilian employees, forms an inter-disciplinary

team focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of the Defence community. A primary function of the Branch is the facilitation and implementation of the Defence and Veterans’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023-2029.

The Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), within the MHW Branch, is a high-performing team of public health and allied health subject matter experts. The Psychosocial Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention directorate within SAG provides evidence-based initiatives, insights, and policy guidance to advance Defence’s psychosocial and suicide prevention system.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated Psychologist with an Organisational or Population Health background, to build and drive psychosocial wellbeing across the Department.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Ability to design and lead psychosocial projects, and develop and provide presentations and training to meet business outcomes.
• Review research and collaborate with external bodies and clinicians to draft and contribute to MH&W policies and initiatives.
• Engage with representatives and other Defence Health and psychology professionals to progress work and meet MH&W objectives.
• Work effectively in an integrated environment to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships.
• Understand strategic objectives and translate them into tangible initiatives.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 25 May 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/03685/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=1934B371-FA1E-572A-3648-E3D5426321E1