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Occupational Psychologist Courses

Occupational Psychologists are specialist professionals who help business organisations develop and refine their workforce and working culture. They are fully qualified psychologists who have completed at least 5 years of university study and are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.

As an Occupational Psychologist you could be developing a psychometric test for job candidates, providing coaching and counselling to middle managers, presenting a performance appraisal system to senior management for consideration, analysing training needs in the sales department, or meeting with the Production Manager to discuss the ergonomic design of workstations and how they may be impacting worker performance.

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There is one course available for people who want to become an Occupational Psychologist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Occupational Psychologists earn?

The average salary for Psychologists in Australia is $107,432 per annum. This includes Occupational Psychologists. These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.

What are the job opportunities for Occupational Psychologists?

There are more than 44,000 psychologists registered in Australia right now, some of these are Occupational Psychologists. They are employed by industrial corporations, private enterprises, hospitals, community health organisations, NGOs, and government agencies. Some Occupational Psychologists have their own consultancy.

How do I become an Occupational Psychologist?

To become an Occupational Psychologist in Australia you must complete a Bachelor’s degree in psychology approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Examples include: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Psychological Science, and Bachelor of Science (Psychology).

The next step involves completing a master’s degree in organisational practice, undertaking a one-year internship, and then passing the National Psychology Exam.

Suitable postgraduate qualifications include the Master of Organisational Psychology, Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology, or Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors).

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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