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 skilled 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, EAP, Health and Wellbeing (Reconditioning) Program, on-site Gym, Fitness Passport

- 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)
049157741
***********@police.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Please click on 'Apply' which will direct you to iworkforSA and further information will be provided on how to apply.

Applications Close: 5:00PM 06/08/2026

📌 Senior Psychologist / Senior Social Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 South Australia Police
📍 Adelaide