Psychological Science careers

You’ll find a wide range of careers available within Psychology. Whether you want to work in a therapeutic role or apply your skills to something broader, there are opportunities within corporations, sporting groups, the legal system, health facilities, universities, schools and private practice.

Community Health Officer

Helping community members receive the care they need.

As a Community Health Worker, you will assist people in receiving proper care. You may help individuals find support for their mental, physical or emotional health, and coordinate the various care providers that meet a patient's specific needs. You may also take on an educational role, teaching people about health issues and giving them strategies to improve their wellbeing.

What does a Community Health Officer do?

Educate individuals on health issues and teaching them strategies to improve their well-being
Help find and access resources for quality care
Put communities in contact with health care or social services
Facilitate communication during interactions with healthcare or social service systems

Health Information Manager

Plan, develop, implement and manage health information services.

Working as a Health Information Manager, you will combine knowledge of healthcare processes, health records, information management and human resource management to provide services which meet the medical, legal, ethical and administrative requirements of the health care system.

What does a Health Information Manager do?

Manage an organisation’s central health records systems
Design and revise medical record forms
Plan and develop new health information management systems and procedures
Develop and implement new policies and procedures for the collection, management and use of health information

Health Policy Advisor

Drive policy initiatives and inform crucial decisions.

As a Health Policy Advisor, you’ll help to meet current and future challenges of the health system. You’ll create written advice in the forms of briefs, reports and discussion papers, which will help to clarify big decisions around health policy.

What does a Health Policy Advisor do?

Produce research-based written materials
Provide advice on regulatory and policy issues
Act as the voice of citizens and patients to governmental agencies
Advise stakeholders and decision-makers on how to meet or prepare for certain issues

Human Resources Manager

Oversee the administrative and organisational functions of a company.

As a Human Resources (HR) Manager, you will create, manage and coordinate strategies and policies that ensure suitability of staff within an organisation. You’ll also work on programs and systems that ensure ongoing staff wellbeing and satisfaction.

What does a Human Resources Manager do?

Recruit new staff members
Manage performance and reviews of current staff
Coordinate learning and development opportunities for staff and teams within the organisation
Address workplace complaints or conflicts, and organise counselling or support for staff

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Diploma of Counselling and Communication Skills
Develop a sound understanding of techniques used in therapy, combining a foundation of theory with practical experience.
Full time Part time

Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Sydney

Blended

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CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling VET
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to assist clients with their wellbeing when you complete a CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling VET online. Build your career and work in a variety of settings to help support others.
Full time Part time

Online

Online

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Bachelor of Counselling
This degree will give you the qualification, skills and understanding you need to work effectively as a counsellor.
Full time Part time

Sydney Online

On campus Blended

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Bachelor of Community Services
This degree prepares you with theoretical and practical skills necessary to pursue a career in community and public services.
CRICOS 111741F
Full time Part time

Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Online

Online On campus

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Community Health Officer

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Health Information Manager

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Health Policy Advisor

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Human Resources Manager

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Psychology careers

Community Health Officer

What does a Community Health Officer do?

Health Information Manager

What does a Health Information Manager do?

Health Policy Advisor

What does a Health Policy Advisor do?

Human Resources Manager

What does a Human Resources Manager do?

Explore Health Courses

Study

Students

International students

Torrens University Australia