Key Distinctions

- Variety, autonomy, and real‑world impact
- To apply psychology in workplaces, not just therapy rooms
- To see measurable outcomes from your work

Why This Role is Different

At ORS, psychologists don’t just “treat” – they drive recovery, behaviour change, and return‑to‑work outcomes.

You Will

- Work with individuals with psychological injuries to support secure return to work
- Conduct work‑focused psychological and vocational assessments
- Identify barriers using evidence‑based tools
- Develop solutions and strategies that are meaningful and impactful
- Apply psychology in real‑world settings—workplaces, employers, systems
- Use approaches such as:
- Motivational interviewing
- Behavioural activation
- Graded exposure
- Work focused cognitive behavioural therapy

- Provide psychosocial advice to employers and stakeholders
- Support career transitions and new employment pathways

What Makes This Role Different

Variety

- No two days look the same
- Work across clients, workplaces, and industries

Autonomy

- Control your diary
- Work from home, office and/or in the community

Impact and Relationships

- Help people return to work, rebuild confidence, and re‑engage with life
- Build strong, meaningful, and ongoing relationships with employers, agents and treaters

Evidence‑Based Practices

- ORS are leaders in this space and continually analyse the work we do and implement evidence‑based practices to achieve the best outcomes for our clients
- We work within structured frameworks that are proven
- We are the pioneers of ROSES and a new technological administration and scoring tool

Multidisciplinary Environment





- Work with an amazing team of OTs, EPs, physios, rehabilitation counsellors, employment specialists
- Access opportunities in our other business divisions if desired including clinical psychology and positive behaviour support

What You Won’t Be Doing

- Sitting in a room doing 6–8 therapy sessions daily
- Long‑term, open‑ended treatment work
- Working in isolation

What You Will Be Responsible For

- Managing a structured caseload
- Delivering measurable outcomes
- Communicating proactively with stakeholders
- Driving recovery forward – not just maintaining it

What We Offer

- Flexible working (WFH/hybrid work, 9‑day fortnight, part‑time options, flexible start and finish times)
- Full supervision (provisional + general pathways)
- Structured onboarding and competency program
- National psychology team (200+ psychologists)
- Clear career pathways

Who Thrives Here

You’re likely to succeed if you:

- Enjoy variety and fast‑paced work
- Are outcomes‑driven and organised
- Like working with structure, accountability and feeling a sense of achievement
- Want to apply psychology beyond therapy
- Are comfortable engaging with employers and systems

Requirements

- AHPRA Registration (Provisional or General)
- Driver’s licence and vehicle
- Willingness to work in medical, community, and workplace settings

The ORS Group is a multicultural, diverse, supportive and flexible employer, specifically encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, working parents, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities.

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📌 Recovery & Return to Work Psychologist (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Ors Group
📍 Newcastle City Council