Psychologist / Specialist Psychologist
South Coast Correctional Centre – Intensive Therapeutic Programs
Location: South Coast Correctional Centre
Employment Type: Ongoing - Full‐time and part‐time arrangements (minimum 3 days per week). Job‐share options may be considered.
Salary: Psychologist: $83,898 to $118,316 per annum. Specialist Psychologist: $114,016 to $139,824 per annum. Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
What You'll Do (On‐the‐job Training Provided)
As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you'll deliver trauma‐informed care within a custodial setting, supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of men in custody through individual and group interventions.
You Will
* Conduct psychological assessments and individual interventions
* Facilitate group‐based rehabilitation programs
* Provide expert consultation to staff on mental health, trauma, and risk (including sexual and violent offender assessment)
* Collaborate on behaviour support and case planning
* Maintain accurate documentation in OIMS and psychology files
* Prepare reports and provide input to statutory bodies (e.g. Parole Authority, Mental Health Review Tribunal)
* Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and networking opportunities
* Undergo training in specialist risk assessments by experts in the field and participate in annual conferences with renown national and international experts
Essential Requirements
* Full registration (or provisional registration) with the Psychology Board of Australia
* Interest in trauma‐informed practice, cognitive impairment, forensic risk, or behaviour change
* A strong ethical foundation and commitment to evidence‐based practice
* Effective communication and teamwork skills
* NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required
For Specialist Psychologist Considerations
* If you would like to be considered for the Specialist Psychologist role, you must also meet the additional capabilities and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award.
Why Join Corrective Services NSW
* Career Development & Professional Growth – Provisionally registered psychologists are welcomed, paid employment during the pathway to registration, structured supervision from experienced clinicians, training tailored to correctional and forensic psychology.
* Supervision, Training & Support – Paid supervision for psychologists, structured training programs, and a highly supportive team of experienced, like‐minded professionals.
* Flexibility & Work‐Life Balance – 35‐hour work week, flexible working arrangements, work‐from‐home options, and consideration for part‐time or job‐share arrangements.
* Purpose‐Led, Rewarding Work – Contribute to meaningful rehabilitation outcomes in a challenging yet flexible and autonomous environment that is both impactful and rewarding.
Inclusion and Diversity
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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