2514-15 |
Organisational Psychologist
|
|
|
|
Occupational Psychologist
|
Applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- conducts job analyses and establishes job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers
- develops interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
- organises the design and implementation of staff training and development programs
- provides individuals with vocational and career guidance using tests and other assessment techniques
- uses statistical techniques to analyse and evaluate selection, training, job design and other organisational procedures
- conducts surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
- provides counselling sessions for employees with work-related problems
- may advise management or unions on occupational health, organisational design or industrial relations problems