Psychologist / Specialist Psychologist
Dubbo Community Corrections
Location: Dubbo Community Corrections
Employment type: Ongoing Full time
Salary
* Psychologist: $83,898–$118,316pa.
* Specialist Psychologist: $114,016 – $139,824pa.
* Plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Make a Difference in a regional community
Are you ready to work with purpose in 2026? Join Dubbo Community Corrections and support individuals living in the community to change, grow, and build healthier lives through evidence‐based psychological intervention. You'll deliver high‐impact services as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team supporting community‐based offenders.
Dubbo is a dynamic regional town located in western NSW, central to regional wineries, picturesque reserves and hiking trails, botanical gardens and numerous cultural and historical landmarks. This exciting location offers an affordable and accessible lifestyle, perfect for psychologists looking to find a better work–life balance. Enjoy access to scenic parks, lakes and rivers, camping and fishing facilities, cafes and restaurants, shopping hubs, live entertainment venues, an observatory, and the unmissable Western Plains Zoo. Dubbo is also home to a thriving university campus and is serviced by two airlines (just one hour to Sydney), as well as rail and bus lines that provide regular services to and from major cities and surrounding towns. Dubbo is your gateway to professional growth and a vibrant regional lifestyle.
* Affordable Living – Enjoy spacious housing, short commutes, and a lower cost of living compared to major cities.
* Connected & Growing – With strong transport links, a thriving local economy, and ongoing infrastructure investment, Dubbo is a city on the rise.
* Lifestyle Balance – Embrace nature, culture, and community. Whether it's weekend day trips or relaxing by the Macquarie River, Dubbo delivers the perfect work/life balance. Working in a community office with access to the outside world! WFH one day per week and enjoy the chance to travel to satellite offices on a monthly basis.
* Professional Growth – Work with passionate and dynamic teams and take an active role in the development of the psychologist/specialist psychologist role. Have an opportunity to effect change with teams and clients in rural and remote locations and enjoy diversity in your work.
What You'll Do (On‐the‐job Training Provided)
* Provide direct psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services or programs to community-based offenders.
* Provide expert consultation to staff on offender mental health and criminogenic risk assessment, including sexual and violent offending.
* Maintain accurate documentation in Offenders Integrated Management System (OIMS) and in electronic case files.
* Prepare reports and provide advice to statutory authorities such as the State Parole Authority, Serious Offenders Review Council, and Mental Health Review Tribunal, as required.
* Work collaboratively to support behaviour change, risk reduction, and promote community safety.
What We're Looking For
* A motivated psychologist committed to delivering ethical and effective services to clients engaged with Community Corrections.
* Experience or strong interest in offender assessment, including criminogenic risk assessment and management (including for sexual and violent offences).
* Knowledge of evidence‐based approaches to risk and recidivism management, and offender behaviour change.
* Experience working with clients presenting with mental illness, AOD use disorders and dual diagnoses.
* Experience in the assessment and support of clients with intellectual impairments.
* Strong communication skills and an ability to promote interagency collaboration.
* Ability to work flexibly with individuals who have complex needs.
* Skilled in group facilitation, or willing to learn.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum four‐year accredited qualification in psychology.
* Current full AHPRA registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
* Current driver's license and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
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. Click here to view the criteria.
Download the role description.
Why Join Corrective Services NSW?
* Career Development & Professional Growth – Clear pathways to senior and specialist roles, plus invitations to the annual psychology conference for CPD and networking.
* Supervision, Training & Support – Paid supervision for psychologists, extensive professional development opportunities, and a highly supportive team culture of experienced, like‐minded professionals.
* Flexibility & Work–Life Balance – Enjoy a 35‐hour week, flexible working hours, work‐from‐home options, and consideration for job‐share or part‐time arrangements.
* Purpose‐Led, Rewarding Work Environment – Contribute to rehabilitation that changes lives, with a flexible and autonomous work environment that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up‐to‐date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
This is your chance to take the next step in your psychology career and be part of meaningful change.
Applications close 17/04/2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For Role‐specific Questions: Eli Lawrence on 0439 306 284 or via eli.lawrence@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au.
For Application Assistance Or Recruitment Adjustments: Divya Soni on 02 9765 1987 or via divya.soni@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling the role at Dubbo Community Corrections. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
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