Why This Role is Different
If You're Looking For
Back-to-back therapy sessionsSitting in a clinic all dayNo performance accountability
This isn't the role for you.
But If You Want
Variety, autonomy, and real-world impactTo apply psychology in workplaces, not just therapy roomsTo see measurable outcomes from your work
Keep reading.
The Role: Psychology That Changes Outcomes
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 safe return to workConduct work-focused psychological and vocational assessmentsIdentify barriers using evidence-based toolsDevelop solutions and strategies that are meaningful and impactfulApply psychology in real-world settings - workplaces, employers, systemsUse approaches like:Motivational interviewingBehavioural activationGraded exposureWork focused cognitive behavioural therapyProvide psychosocial advice to employers and stakeholdersSupport career transitions and new employment pathways
This is applied, practical, and outcomes-driven psychology.
What Makes This Role Different
Variety
No two days look the sameWork across clients, workplaces, and industries
Autonomy
Control your diaryWork from home, office and/or in the community
Impact and Relationships
Help people return to work, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with lifeBuild 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 clientsWe work within structured frameworks that are provenWe 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 specialistsAccess 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 dailyLong-term, open-ended treatment workWorking in isolation
What You Will Be Responsible For
Managing a structured caseloadDelivering measurable outcomesCommunicating proactively with stakeholdersDriving recovery forward - not just maintaining it
What We Offer
Adaptable working (WFH/hybrid work, 9-day fortnight, part-time options, flexible start and finish times)Fully funded supervision (provisional + general pathways)Structured onboarding and competency programNational psychology team (200+ psychologists)Clear career pathways
Who Thrives Here
You're likely to succeed if you:
Enjoy variety and fast-paced workAre outcomes-driven and organisedLike working with structure, accountability and feeling a sense of achievement Want to apply psychology beyond therapyAre comfortable engaging with employers and systems
Requirements




AHPRA Registration (Provisional or General)Driver's licence and vehicleWillingness to work in medical, community, and workplace settings
About ORS
ORS has been a leader in workplace rehabilitation for over 30 years, delivering evidence‐based return‐to‐work outcomes across workers compensation, CTP and employment systems nationwide.
ORS partners with major insurers, regulators and government agencies, and has built a reputation as a trusted, low‐risk provider capable of consistently delivering high‐quality outcomes across simple, complex and psychologically driven claims.
As a national provider with more than 800 staff, including over 680 allied health professionals, ORS combines scale with deep clinical expertise to deliver integrated rehabilitation, psychological, vocational, and allied health services across metropolitan and regional Australia.
A key differentiator is ORS's advanced psychological capability - one of the most mature in the sector, which integrates dedicated psychological services with rehabilitation delivery.
This enables early identification and management of psychosocial risk, a critical driver of claim duration, cost, and dispute.
Join us in transforming working lives and shaping the future of occupational rehabilitation across Australia.
Apply now or contact Chris Galvin for a confidential conversation on ************ or ****** .
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.

📌 Recovery & Return To Work Psychologist (Canberra)
🏢 Ors Group
📍 Canberra