Psychologist / Specialist Psychologist
Bathurst Correctional CentreCorrective Services NSW
Location: Bathurst Correctional Centre
Employment type: Ongoing – Full-time
Salary:
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o Psychologist: $83,898 – $118,316pa.
o Specialist Psychologist: $114,016 - $139,824pa
o Plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Make a Difference – No Matter Your Career Stage
Are you ready to work with purpose in 2026? Join Bathurst Correctional Centre and support individuals in custody to change, grow, and reintegrate into the community. You’ll deliver high-impact psychological services as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a structured custodial environment.
“This role has shaped me into a more confident, grounded, and thoughtful clinician. CSNSW is where I found purpose.”— Psychologist, Corrective Services NSW
New to the Field? We offer Paid Provisional Opportunities
We welcome provisionally registered psychologists and offer:
* Paid employment while you complete your registration
* Full supervision support from (BOARD APPROVED SUPERVISOR) experienced psychologists
* Structured training and development in forensic psychology
What you’ll do
As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you will:
* Deliver psychological assessments and interventions to offenders in a correctional centre.
* Provide expert consultation to staff regarding offender mental health and risk management (including sexual and violent offender assessment).
* Preparing reports, advice, and consultation to community corrections as required.
* Maintain records using the Offender Integrated Management System (OIMS)
What we’re looking for
* Motivated psychologist committed to delivering ethical, effective psychological services in complex, dynamic custodial environments.
* Proven interest in correctional psychology, including assessment and treatment of mental health, cognitive impairment, and behaviour management.
* Strong knowledge of contemporary correctional principles and evidence-based interventions, including criminogenic risk assessment.
* Experience or strong interest in forensic or correctional psychology, working with offenders with complex needs.
* Skilled in group facilitation, risk assessment, and collaborative, resilient service delivery.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology
* Current provisional or full AHPRA registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
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.
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Why Join Corrective Services NSW?
* Career Development – Clear pathways to senior and specialist roles
* Supervision & Training – Paid support for provisional psychologists
* Supportive Team Culture – Work with experienced, like-minded professionals
* Flexible Work Options – Job share and part-time arrangements considered
* Purpose-Led Work – Be part of rehabilitation that changes lives
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 24/05/2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For role-specific questions:
Fiona Innis on 02 6338 3282 or via
For application assistance or recruitment adjustments:
Divya Soni on 02 9765 1987 or via
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
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