Job Description

Get to know PeopleSense by Altius

Do work that matters, when it matters most.

At PeopleSense by Altius, we support our customers and their people at some of the most challenging moments in their lives including after workplace trauma, critical incidents, and unexpected events.

We are expanding our Onsite support and Critical Incident Response (CIR) capability and are looking for a Registered Psychologist who is calm under pressure, values meaningful work, and wants to develop expertise in trauma-informed intervention. Additionally, we’re seeking someone who is flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with regular travel, including overnight stays, flights, and work across regional locations.

This is not a standard therapy role.
This is about being there when it counts.

Your new role

As a Field Based Psychologist you will provide immediate psychological support to workplaces following distressing or traumatic events.

You’ll be part of a highly supported, specialist team, delivering:

• Psychological first aid (onsite and via telehealth) following critical incidents

• Individual and group support focused on stabilisation and recovery

• Practical guidance to managers navigating complex workplace situations

• Follow-up care and continuity planning for impacted employees

• Group psychoeducation sessions on reactions to trauma, loss and stress.

Alongside onsite and CIR work, you may also contribute to:

• EAP counselling

• Wellbeing initiatives

• Occasional assessment work

About You

You might be a great fit if you are:

• A psychologist registered with AHPRA (General Registration), with no conditions or reprimands. Provisional psychologist’s nearing General Registration may be considered.

• Comfortable working with trauma, distress, or acute presentations

• Able to stay grounded and communicate clearly under pressure

• Comfortable delivering pre-prepared psychoeducation presentations to large groups.

• Able to work in remote, regional locations via flights or driving, often requiring overnight stay.

You must also hold:

• Full Australian working rights 

• Ability to obtain a National Police Check 

• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle 

Why you will love working with us 

• Attractive base salary + on-call allowance + onsite bonuses + super
• Supervision and mentoring – including regular individual and group-based supervision with Principal Psychologists and team members. With Group supervision available for special interest areas. 

• Collaborate with a dedicated team of psychologists, receiving essential debriefing support as necessary to effectively navigate urgent cases and prioritise your own well-being. 

• We prioritise professional development and offer annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals (including trauma-informed care, e.g. EMDR etc). 

• Our remuneration packages comprise of competitive base salaries, performance-based salary reviews, and wellbeing benefits. 

• We regularly recognise our people through national social award events & office-based awards. 

• Work in a diverse and ethical team that supports professional development. We are proud to acknowledge 76% of our promotions in the last year were to female members of our team. 

Our Wellbeing Promise 

• Experience genuine support for your personal wellbeing including access to our AltiusLife wellness app, regular wellness seminars, and Employee Assistance Program. 

• We value leave! We offer our team members paid parental leave plus purchased leave arrangements to optimise your work-life balance. 

• You will receive the latest technology for efficient working, including a Surface Pro and smartphones 

• We believe meaningful work is essential to job satisfaction and provides a sense of purpose. That's why we offer job diversification across multiple work streams, giving you the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and truly make a difference. 

HOW TO APPLY

If Altius sounds like a place to be you, click 'Apply Now' or email Natalia Dmochowska: ndmochowska@altius-group.com.au, or call 0450 949 960.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. Altius is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive workforce. Research has shown that, in Australia, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+, First Nations people, and those from minority groups are less likely to apply for a role because they feel they will not be successful. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and we would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any of these groups to apply for a role with us.