South Australia Police
Job reference: 849753
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

2x Full-time, Term Vacancies up to 12 months.

Join Our Team at SAPOL

Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing of South Australia’s police workforce? The Employee Assistance Section currently has opportunities for Psychologists and Social Workers to join SAPOL and deliver wellbeing-focused interventions to employees. Work with a dedicated and resilient client group and make a meaningful contribution to keeping South Australians safe.

Who are we? 

The Employee Assistance Section provides support services and programs delivered by qualified health professionals. Our services include health and wellbeing programs, individual therapeutic support and referrals, work capacity assessments, wellbeing reviews, recruitment psychometric assessments, and the development and delivery of training across the organisation.

The Employee Assistance Section operates within the People, Culture and Wellbeing Service, which sits within the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Branch. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing ensures employees are skilled, supported, and equipped to deliver an efficient and effective service to the community.

The Role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas, contribute your professional expertise, and support a multidisciplinary team in delivering wellbeing-focused clinical and preventative care.

The Senior Psychologist or Social Worker is an experienced clinician who applies specialised expertise to deliver discipline-specific assessments, interventions, and consultancy services to SAPOL. You will hold a portfolio of responsibility, contributing to practice quality and the implementation of key initiatives.  This role also involves building strong relationships with key stakeholders and providing professional supervision within SAPOL.

Why work for SAPOL

• Stable employment within the public sector with realistic KPIs
• Competitive remuneration with additional allowances payable, depending on qualifications
• Excellent professional development opportunities and access to salary packaging
• Opportunities to gain experience within a high-performing emergency services environment
• Develop a deep understanding of policing culture and operational demands
• Build highly transferable skills across government, health, and emergency services

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

Psychology - Essential

• Hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology or related discipline which gives eligibility for unrestricted registration as a psychologist. 
• Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia

Psychology – Desirable

• Area of practice endorsement – organisational, forensic and/or clinical psychology (or other relevant specialisation)

Social Work - Essential

• Hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline which gives eligibility for practice as a Social Worker.
• Eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

Salary

AHP3 - $112,139 - $120,284 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances.

Enquiries

Jenny Suter (Clinical Lead)
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: 06/08/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- PID - AHP3 Senior Psychologist.pdf
- PID - AHP3 Senior Social Worker.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.