Since 1993, Career Focus has specialised in maximising the potential of individuals and organisations. We do this through:

• Psychological Assessment
• Organisation Development
• Executive Coaching
• Career Transition

We work in all industry sectors, national and international: - transport, finance, business services, local government, construction and mining. We have particular expertise in selection and assessment in rail transport and we have developed a comprehensive competency database for this industry. Our clients are some of the largest rail freight and passenger transport companies in Australia.

Our aim is to assist individuals to reach their maximum potential and achieve a desired balance between work and life generally. We advise organisations how to manage the fit between functions, structure and people.

We conduct ourselves ethically and as responsible professionals. We treat individual clients with respect and dignity and we abide by the ethical standards of the Australian Psychological Society.

• As organisational psychologists we can quickly identify the real issues for each client through appropriate diagnosis.
• We use the most comprehensive, valid and reliable assessment tools available. Our clients receive a wealth of information and advice enabling them to make the best choices and decisions.
• We transfer our expert knowledge to our organisational clients, enabling them to manage the programs we install: programs that improve individual performance and organisational productivity over   the longer term.
• Each client requires different techniques and processes depending on the nature of their situation.
• We tailor services to clients needs, whether to individuals or large organisations.

Pursuing a career in psychology doesn’t have to be 100 percent theory

At the Institute of Psychological Practice, we know how important it is for probationary psychologists to get practical training in addition to pure psychological theory.

In fact, recent concerns have been raised regarding the lack of practical training emphasized in post graduate and professional psychology courses.

The Institute of Psychological Practice provides the practical balance to psychological theory through an emphasis on skill and practice in the use of psychology to solve real problems.

Subsequently, graduates of the Institute of Psychological Practice have the ability and confidence to apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of work environments.