Registered Psychologist

About PeopleSense by Altius

PeopleSense by Altius, a subsidiary of Altius, has been delivering psychological support since 1998. With a team of over 170 psychologists nationwide, they serve clients from diverse sectors including business, government, and private individuals across Australia. The organisation champions evidence-based and contemporary psychological interventions to empower individuals to reach their health potential.

Role Overview

As a Registered Psychologist with PeopleSense by Altius, you will provide a broad spectrum of clinical and organisational psychology services. Your work will involve:

• Offering counselling through Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to adults, adolescents, children, and couples.
• Providing onsite support and responding to critical incidents to assist individuals during workplace crises.
• Facilitating private counselling including Medicare-rebated sessions.
• Supporting clients dealing with workers' compensation issues, pain management, injury rehabilitation, and trauma related to injuries.
• Engaging in multidisciplinary teamwork to enhance client outcomes.
• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Contributing to specific projects tailored to address particular client and customer challenges.
• Managing diverse caseloads with options to engage short-term or long-term depending on personal preferences and areas of focus.

Candidate Profile

• Holds full registration with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to delivering therapeutic services of high quality.
• Shows passion for working with children, especially those aged 12 and under.
• Experience or keen interest in workers’ compensation, injury management, and rehabilitation fields.
• Possesses unrestricted Australian work rights.
• Capable of securing a national police clearance.
• Holds a valid driver’s license and has access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.

What Makes Working Here Attractive

• Join a committed group of psychologists with access to essential debriefing support to manage urgent cases effectively and maintain personal wellbeing.
• Benefit from tailored professional development with annual allowances for training that aligns with your career ambitions, including advanced courses such as Board Approved Supervisor Training, EMDR, Schema, and Gottman approaches.
• Receive ongoing supervision and mentorship through regular individual and group sessions led by Principal Psychologists, including specialized interest groups.
• Enjoy competitive salary packages that include performance-driven reviews and wellbeing benefits.
• Participate in national and local recognition programs celebrating team achievements.
• Work in an inclusive, diverse, and ethically driven team, noting that 76% of internal promotions over the past year were awarded to female colleagues.

Commitment to Wellbeing

• Access supportive resources for your mental health wellbeing through the AltiusLife wellness app, regular wellness seminars, and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Acknowledge the value of balanced leave arrangements, including paid parental leave and options to purchase additional leave to support work-life harmony.
• Utilise the latest technology tools such as Surface Pro devices and smartphones supplied to aid productivity.
• Engage meaningfully in work that fosters purpose through diverse opportunities across several service areas.

Diversity and Inclusion

Altius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. They encourage candidates from underrepresented groups—including women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ community members, First Nations peoples, and minorities—to apply, acknowledging challenges these groups face in recruitment processes.