Bluerydge
Canberra ACT
Contract and Permanent Opportunities
Defence | Commonwealth Government | National Security
About Bluerydge
Bluerydge is an Australian-owned Defence and national security consultancy supporting Commonwealth agencies with specialist workforce, security and advisory capability.
We are seeking
AHPRA-registered Psychologists
interested in contributing to psychological security assessment services supporting Defence and Commonwealth personnel security outcomes.
These opportunities are suited to psychologists who enjoy structured assessment work, professional judgement, behavioural analysis, psychological formulation and high-quality written reporting in sensitive government environments.
About the role
As a Registered Psychologist, you may support psychological security assessment services associated with personnel security, trusted workforce and privileged access environments.
The work may include:
Conducting structured psychological interviews
Reviewing referral, background and assessment information
Assessing behavioural, psychological and suitability factors relevant to personnel security decisions
Preparing clear, evidence-based psychological assessment reports
Translating psychological observations into practical, security-relevant findings
Applying professional judgement in complex or sensitive assessment contexts
Participating in quality review, supervision and professional calibration
Handling sensitive personal and security-related information with discretion and care
Working within structured Commonwealth security,



confidentiality and reporting requirements
This work would suit psychologists with experience or interest in
clinical assessment, forensic psychology, organisational psychology, occupational suitability assessment, behavioural assessment, risk assessment, personnel security, Defence, intelligence, law enforcement or Commonwealth Government environments
.
About you
We are looking for psychologists who bring skilled maturity, sound judgement and a genuine interest in national security work.
You will ideally have:
Current registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist
Strong structured interviewing and assessment skills
Excellent written reasoning and report writing capability
The ability to make balanced, evidence-based professional judgements
High attention to detail
Strong professional ethics and discretion
Confidence working with sensitive personal information
Ability to operate in structured, secure and compliance-focused environments
Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:
Psychological assessment and report writing
Forensic, clinical or organisational psychology
Occupational or suitability assessments
Psychometric assessment




Personnel security or insider risk environments
Defence, intelligence, law enforcement or Commonwealth Government settings
Work involving security-cleared personnel or high-trust roles
Existing Australian Government security clearance is highly desirable, including
Baseline, NV1, NV2 or TSPV
. Candidates who do not currently hold a clearance but are eligible and willing to obtain one are also encouraged to apply.
This is an opportunity to apply your psychology expertise to meaningful work supporting Australia's Defence and national security community.
Bluerydge offers:
Access to specialist Defence and Commonwealth psychology opportunities
Assessment-focused work in sensitive national security environments
Structured onboarding and operational support
Quality review and professional guidance
Contract and permanent engagement options
Competitive remuneration
A professional environment that values judgement, discretion and quality
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be
Australian citizens
and must be willing and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance where required.
These opportunities are primarily Canberra-based. Work arrangements may vary depending on client, security and operational requirements.
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📌 Registered Psychologists (Canberra)
🏢 Bluerydge
📍 Canberra