Psychological Business Partner (0.6 FTE)

Tenure: Permanent (part time 0.6 FTE)

Location: East Melbourne

The Psychological Business Partner provides early intervention counselling services to FRV staff members, ensuring effective assessment, service delivery and referral practices are delivered in accordance with best mental health and wellbeing practices.

The Psychological Business Partner will support the delivery of proactive Health and Wellbeing initiatives, by assisting key HSW (Health Safety and Wellbeing) staff in their delivery of health and wellbeing services (such as supervision within the FRV Peer Support Program, and on call services). The Psychological Business Partner alsoprovides psychological education and wellbeing screening services to staff (operational and non operational). Out of this service, the business partner may facilitate referrals and follow ups to internal and external support services. The Psychological Business Partner service is delivered on site, meaning that travel to FRV Fire Stations and work locations is required.

Functional Accountabilities:

Carry a case load of clients through provision of comprehensive and flexible psychological services including; assessment, goals for intervention, treatment planning and evaluation and referrals in accordance with professional, ethical and relevant Mental Health standards

Provide specialist support and supervision to FRV staff including Peer Support Officers (including a component of Peer Supervision), HSW staff to deliver best practice mental health and wellbeing services

Accurate collection, recording,



collation and reporting of mental health data and information (case notes, statistics, client records and files) in accordance to organisational clinical governance and legislative protocols

Provide on call services as part of a rotating roster of clinical staff.

The Team

The Commissioner’s Office is responsible for all aspects of the work of Fire Rescue Victoria, including the health safety and wellbeing of all staff, Government liaison on any matters that relate to FRV, performance monitoring and assurance activities and specialist practise leadership including PFAS (Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances).

What’s in it for you

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

Access to Rostered Day/s Off (if applicable)

Flexible work arrangements may be available

Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community

Career and professional development

Enterprise Agreement salary increases

Salary sacrifice options (ie. novated lease or superannuation)

An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services

Access to an annual sports voucher

Discounted Health Insurance





Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

Free access to gym facilities

Close to Public Transport (Parliament Station)

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Full unconditional registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or

Accredited as a Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) - essential

AHPRA registration as a Board Approved Supervisor (desirable); or AASW Association Accredited Supervisor (desirable)

Current valid driver's license

Demonstrated experience in providing psychological counselling services (required) / to Emergency Services / Agencies (operational and/or corporate) - desirable.

Demonstrated knowledge of Emergency Services organisations and issues related to these working environments, in particular trauma risks (including PTSD, high prevalence disorders, substance use disorders and relationship issues) and organisational culture issues. (desirable)

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate sensitively and effectively with Emergency Services staff (operational and corporate).

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a contemporary fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.<

📌 Psychological Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Fire Rescue Victoria
📍 Melbourne