Candidate Information Kit
Title:
Classification:
Salary:
Location:
Contact Officer:
Closing Date:
Psychologist
ONA Band 2 (EL 1) (non-ongoing)
$ 97,792 to $110,574 (plus 2% AIC Allowance)
Canberra
(02) 6144 0987
9 September 2015
Below is information about the advertised vacancy, the qualities we are
looking for in the successful candidate/s and instructions about the application
process.
Should you decide to apply for this position, you are to send your CV or resume
and a statement, of no more than two pages, outlining your claims for the
position. You will also need to complete and return the application summary
sheet (Application summary sheet.doc)
You should also visit the ONA Careers website and review the following
sections:
 Candidate Requirements,
 Should I Apply, and
 Career FAQ’s
 ONA Enterprise Agreement.pdf
where you will find details of ONA's selection process and information to help
you prepare your job application.
Office of National Assessments
Candidate Information Kit
Page 1 of 3
Psychologist – EL 1 (non-ongoing)
Corporate and Information Technology Services (CITS) Branch
Overview
ONA is Australia's peak intelligence assessment agency. We help the Government
understand international developments and how they affect Australia. ONA is as an
independent agency directly accountable to the Prime Minister.
ONA assesses and analyses international political, strategic and economic developments for
the Prime Minister and senior ministers in the National Security Committee of Cabinet. ONA
coordinates Australia's foreign intelligence activities and evaluates the effectiveness of
Australia's foreign intelligence effort and resourcing.
People and Development Section
ONA is seeking an experienced psychologist to be part of a small team responsible for
coordinating a range of functions related to people management. The key focus areas of this
position include coordinating and undertaking all aspects of psychological assessment,
support and development of wellbeing related projects- including the promotion and
enhancement of the agency employee assistance program, organisational research and
considerable collaboration internally and externally to the organisation. The successful
candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be highly motivated and organised with
a proven record of delivering quality outcomes.
This Vacancy
ONA is seeking a dynamic self-motivated person who will be responsible for the provision of
psychological services in support of the business objectives of the Office of National
Assessments.
Role Responsibilities
 Perform a range of psychological assessments and provide verbal and written
analysis that integrates information gained from a range of resources;
 Undertake case formulation and hypothesis testing;
 Manage ongoing maintenance and aftercare of individuals to support security
requirements, including participating in the agency equivalent of a Management
Review Board;
 Facilitate the ONA Psychological Services Strategic Plan, in collaboration with the
Director People and Development;
 Lead on the review and development of policy related to psychological services;
 Manage and promote staff support services, provide staff counselling and collaborate
in the development of staff wellbeing programs in accordance with the strategic
direction of the organisation;
 Undertake research, project work and provide analysis on current psychological
trends in organisational health, security psychology and staff wellbeing related areas;
 Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate
effective communication and progress business outcomes;
 Provide other services and specialist input to management and stakeholders on
behavioural science related issues on request.
Office of National Assessments
Candidate Information Kit
Page 2 of 3
Key attributes
To be successful in these roles you will need these qualities:

Demonstrated extensive experience in assessment and case formulation in an
evidence-based practice framework;

Demonstrated ability to communicate the meaning of psychological assessments
outcomes to enhance organisation functioning;

Understanding of the role of psychology in a security and intelligence environment;

Provide psychological support and direction across multi-disciplinary roles to
enhance individual and organisational functioning;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills across a range of forums; verbally and
written;

Proven ability to be self-directed; and

Well-developed collaboration skills and a demonstrated ability to work well in teams.
Essential
 Master’s degree in Clinical, Forensic or Organisation Psychology;
 2 years post- graduate clinical experience; and
 Eligibility for full registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation
Agency (AHPRA).
ONA Specific
 Security consciousness and the capacity to work in a highly secure environment.
Your application
Your application needs to include:

completed application summary sheet,

CV or resume, and

a two-page (maximum) statement of claims answering the questions below,
highlighting your personal attributes and experiences.
Statement of Claims
Keeping the key attributes listed above in mind, answer the following questions. These
answers will form your statement of claims.
1. Describe how your experience, knowledge and personal attributes relate to the job
requirements and reflect your capability in this position.
2. Identify some of the key challenges that may be present in being the sole psychologist
within a small agency and how you would manage these.
Eligibility to work in ONA
To be eligible to work in ONA you must have Australian citizenship and you must also
successfully complete a security assessment. All ONA positions are security designated.
Successful candidates will be required to attain and maintain a high level security clearance
to work here. This position is non-ongoing and can be either full time or part time.
Office of National Assessments
Candidate Information Kit
Page 3 of 3