South Australia Police
Job reference: 840326
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Multiple full-time ongoing and term positions available

South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a diverse range of services to the community. These services are aimed at producing a safe and peaceful environment by the minimisation of crime and disorder. It provides services to a range of different locations (over 100) spread across the State on a 24 hour a day basis.

SAPOL’s vision is to provide ‘Safer Communities’. All SAPOL employees are guided by Our Values of Service, Integrity, Courage, Leadership, Collaboration and Respect. SAPOL is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future.

The People Culture and Wellbeing Service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation.  Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community. 

The Employee Assistance Section provides support services and programs delivered by qualified health professionals.  Services include health and wellbeing programs, work capacity assessments, wellbeing reviews, recruitment psychometric assessments and pre-employment medical assessments.

Due to an expansion of our service, we now have multiple opportunities for ongoing and term positions. 

The Senior Psychologist is accountable for the delivery of psychological services and expert consultancy within the Employee Assistance Section (EAS). The Senior Psychologist is also responsible for the delivery of a range of psychological activities, including conducting clinical interviews and assessments, providing wellbeing support to and risk assessments of SAPOL sworn and unsworn employees, as well as applicants seeking to join the organisation. In addition, they perform intake/triaging duties and deliver psychological interventions and training across the organisation.
    
The Senior Psychologist will work as a part of a team, providing expert consultancy regarding issues of psychological practice. The Senior Psychologist is an experienced clinician who applies specialised expertise providing discipline specific assessments, interventions and consultancy services to SAPOL. The Senior Psychologist will also provide supervision to other clinicians.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Requirements
An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology and current unrestricted registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).

Salary
AHP3 - $108,347 - $116,216 per annum.

Enquiries
Jenny Suter
0491 457 741
jenny.suter@police.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Applications close: 21/04/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- AHP3 Senior Psychologist - PID.pdf
- RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.