Psychologist

To serve in the ADF you must be an Australian Citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen, you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria. Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.

If you’re seeking a challenging yet rewarding psychology career offering a dynamic team environment and more excitement than any civilian psychology job, this could be the role for you.

Your role:

As a Psychologist in the Air Force, you’ll apply your skills and knowledge in behavioural science across a wide range of organisational psychology roles - from occupational, selection and research psychology, to training development and delivery, to performance enhancement and psychological awareness.

Air Force Psychologists are integral to the development and implementation of new initiatives that improve the overall wellbeing and effectiveness of the Air Force workforce. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in developing these initiatives in a workplace like no other, increasing your knowledge and skills in this profession in the process.

On top of this, as an Air Force Officer you’ll be trained to become an inspirational leader and mentor; adept at effectively communicating with and managing teams, with a comprehensive knowledge of Air Force attitudes, values and military protocols and procedures.

Salary

You’ll earn a good salary from day one, and be paid to train and learn the skills required. On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $103,596 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation, and your salary increases as you progress.

Location

Upon completion of your training in East Sale, VIC, you may be posted to one of three Air Force bases around Australia: RAAF Base East Sale, RAAF Base Wagga or Canberra.

Life in the Air Force

When you join the Air Force, you’ll benefit from our investment in your professional growth and development, enjoy great work/life balance, a supportive team environment and extensive benefits – from free healthcare to excellent fitness facilities. Plus, there’s the potential for overseas travel.

In addition, there’s the meaningful experiences that come with serving your country. From participating in Air Force exercises and operations to providing support to communities in need, this is your opportunity to take on a career with many rewarding dimensions.

Apply now

For this role, you must be an Australian citizen, over 17 at the time of enlistment and hold a four-year degree or postgraduate qualification in psychology. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.

You must also either hold or be undertaking the requirements to obtain full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist, as this is a requirement prior to appointment. It is desirable for applicants to hold a Masters of Organisational Psychology or have two years’ experience in the provision of psychology services within an operationally focused organisation.

You must also be able to obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements. More information is available here.

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