About the role: The Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Unit aims to reduce the risk of individuals from becoming or remaining violent extremists and to address the social impacts of violent extremism. As a Senior Psychologist housed in the CVE Unit, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of CVE intervention through a holistic and multi-agency approach to ensure service delivery is met. The role requires close collaboration with key stakeholders including law enforcement, government agencies, and non-government organisations at a state and national level. Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements. Your duties will include: * Supporting the delivery of CVE intervention including via multi-agency approaches. * Conducting psychological risk and threat evaluations, compiling reports and providing specialist advice to senior management in relation to counter terrorism risk mitigation activities. * Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of CVE intervention. * Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of CVE intervention best practice About You: The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: * Experience managing complex cases and high-risk offenders. * Experience working under pressure in a dynamic and operational environment. * Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Registration number must be provided. * Membership or eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). * Masters or equivalent qualification in Psychology is desirable. * Approved area of practice endorsement in forensic psychology is desirable. Further Information: * One (1) full time, fixed term until 30/06/2027 position available. * The position is located at the Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands. * The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen * The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening. * We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police. Your application must include: * Resume * Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement. Applications close midnight, Tuesday 24th March 2026. Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email. For further information, please contact: Acting Superintendent Julian Horan on 0428259617 or julian.horan@police.vic.gov.au. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004. About Us: Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate. In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation. We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.” If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you. Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps