Psychologists
ANZSCO 2723 – Private and Public Advertisers (Hospitals, Clinics, Age Care & Health Services)
Positions available 3,000+ NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ACT
Psychologists conduct investigations, assessments, and provide treatment and counselling to promote optimal personal, social, educational, and occupational adjustment and development.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
Estimate salary aud$110,000 up to aud$150,000 per year.
Tasks Include:
- Gathering client data and evaluating cognitive, behavioural, and emotional disorders.
- Administering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and creating treatment plans.
- Designing, implementing, and assessing individual and group treatment programs.
- Collaborating with other professionals to discuss cases and treatment strategies.
- Conducting research studies on learning motivation, group performance, and individual differences in mental abilities and educational achievement.
- Collecting and analysing student data to recommend appropriate educational programs.
- Developing achievement, diagnostic, and predictive tests to assist teachers in instructional planning.
- Creating interview techniques, psychological tests, and other tools for workplace selection, placement, performance appraisal, and promotion.
- Conducting surveys and research on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision, and management.
- Performing job analyses and determining job requirements through observations and interviews with employees and managers.