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ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

ANZSCO 272313 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

An organisational psychologist applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design. Registration or licensing is required. In Australia an organisational psychologist is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Alternative Titles

 

  • Industrial Psychologist
  • Occupational Psychologist

 

 

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Group: 2723 Psychologists

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of an organisational psychologist in Australia is to investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.

 

 

Tasks

  • collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
  • administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
  • developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
  • consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
  • conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
  • collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
  • formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
  • developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
  • conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
  • performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). 

Registration or licensing in Australia may be required.

 

Occupations in this Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same psychologist group, if not specifically listed in either the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Organisational Psychologist is currently assessed with APS - (The Australian Psychological Society); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for an Organisational Psychologist in Australia is $ 91,932 for male employees and $ 83,395 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 48.4 Females: 43.4 Persons: 44.5

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2723) Psychologists - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

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