CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.

Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.

We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.

To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.

About the Role

Reporting to the Organisational Wellbeing Manager, the Psychologist - Wellbeing Programs plays a key role in shaping and delivering preventative and early-intervention psychological health and wellbeing programs that support CFA members across the organisation.

This is a fixed term parental leave cover commencing 27.4.2026 through to 22.2.2027. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team providing coaching, guidance, short-term support and education programs that strengthen psychological health and safety. While your primary focus will be supporting staff based at CFA Headquarters in Burwood East, your work will contribute to broader, organisation-wide wellbeing outcomes.

You'll bring technical and subject matter expertise to the design, development and delivery of evidence-informed programs and initiatives, with a strong emphasis on early intervention, prevention and sustainable workforce wellbeing. You will also contribute strongly to the management of identified psychosocial hazards in line with the new Psychological Health Regulations.

This is an excellent fixed term opportunity for a psychologist who is passionate about proactive mental health initiatives and working within a purpose driven emergency services environment.

Psychologists with provisional registration are welcome to apply but please be aware that this is not a counselling role.

A detailed position description is attached.

About you

The successful candidate will bring the following:

• Formal qualifications in Psychology through the 4+2, 5+1 or Masters pathway.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered or Provisional Psychologist.
• Understanding the psychological risks associated with emergency services activities.
• Experience in developing and delivering psychological health education and training including the facilitation of workshops and group discussions.
• Experience managing and advising on complex mental health issues arising in the workplace.
• Experience in conducting psychological risk assessments and delivering critical incident response.
• Highly developed communication and relationship skills and experience in effectively managing stakeholder relationships.
• Capacity to independently make effective decisions, problem solve and prioritise work under high pressure conditions

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways 

 Your Application

Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.  You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.

Applications close: 11:59pm 9 March 2026.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.  First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. 

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

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