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Organisational Psychologist

ANZSCO 272313

Employed

610

Part-time share

31%

Female share

73%

Median age

41 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Organisational Psychologists apply psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design.

What they typically do

  • Develops interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion.
  • Conducts surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management.
  • Performs job analyses and establishes job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.4%
VIC
26.3%
QLD
20.8%
WA
11.9%
SA
6.4%
ACT
4.9%
TAS
0.7%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Organisational Psychologist.