Psychologist jobs in Waverley Gardens VIC

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life.

We are seeking a registered Psychologistto support the Principal Psychologist in delivering psychological services and wellbeing programs for Ambulance Victoria employees and their families. The role also helps develop and implement projects, policies and initiatives that support positive mental health outcomes.

This is a Full Time, Fixed Term (until September 2027) position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Doncaster in line with our hybrid working model.

About the role

Reporting to the Principal Psychologist and working closely with the Victorian Ambulance Clinicians Unit (VACU), Peer Support, and Pastoral Care , responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide advice on, and the delivery of psychological services to AV employees and their families
• Deal effectively with complex psychological cases as they arise in line with AV guidelines and legislation
• Build and maintain relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders
• Provide consultation, support, and advice to AV managers to build capability in managing staff regarding mental wellbeing issues
• Assess and deliver appropriate crisis intervention strategies and provide critical incident support as required
• Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines, AV policies and procedures, and relevant regulatory legislation

About you

The successful applicant will be a registered psychologist with a demonstrated high level of knowledge, skill and experience in trauma informed practice, psychological assessment, evidenced-based treatments for PTSD, and other high prevalence disorders impacting emergency service workers. You will have a good understanding of Psychological First Aid and comprehensive risk assessment. Harnessing your exceptional communication and relationship building skills, you will be confident in providing advice and consulting with managers and staff on managing psychological health issues in the workplace. With the foresight to make effective and informed decisions, problem solve and prioritise work in high pressure situations, the successful applicant will also possess demonstrated experience working in a team environment and supporting broader training and education in a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must be available outside of ordinary working hours to provide advice, support or intervene and manage emergency or time incidents or issues. They must also possess a current Victorian Driver's License and be prepared to travel throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria as required.

Training and demonstrated experience working with emergency service personnel is highly desirable, as are strong research skills, training in EMDR, and EMDR-PRECI treatment modalities.

Please see the position description for a full list of position requirements and key selection criteria.

Working at Ambulance Victoria

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, ge nerous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellenceto life at AV, we want to hear from you!

Important information

By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV's Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role.

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.

This position is classified AV5under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2025.

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website.

How to apply

Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current resume

When submitting your application you will be required to respond to the following:

• What interests you about supporting paramedics and their families, and what do you believe are the unique challenges and considerations when working with this group compared to other populations?
• This role involves supporting employees and first responders who may share experiences of traumatic or distressing incidents, including exposure to confronting material as part of their work. Can you tell us about a time when a client's experiences or circumstances had a personal impact on you? How did you recognise the effect it was having, what steps did you take to manage it, and how do you maintain your wellbeing and professional resilience when working with potentially traumatic material on an ongoing basis?

Please note: Answers are limited to 500words each and a separate document responding to the key selection criteria is notrequired.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm (AEDT) on Sunday 1 November 2026. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers website to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. For any further queries please contact recruitment via recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 03 9840 3653.

At all levels of our organisation a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people. In the event you require a reasonable adjustment to support your application for this role, please contact us at recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov .au and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.

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