Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist
Statewide Disability Services | Corrective Services NSW
Location: Matraville, NSW
Position: Ongoing – Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Salary:
* Psychologist - $83,898 - $118,316 pa
* Specialist Psychologist - $114,016 - $139,824 pa
* Plus Environmental Allowance, superannuation and annual leave loading
Join Corrective Services NSW as a Psychologist/ Specialist Psychologist and lead the delivery of ethical, person-centred psychological services within the Statewide Disability Services team.
Based at Long Bay Correctional Complex, you’ll support individuals in custody with intellectual disability, cognitive impairment, physical/sensory disability and complex behavioural needs. This is a rare opportunity to apply your leadership and clinical expertise in a role that influences real outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people in the correctional system.
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About the Role
Operating as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide trauma-informed, person-centred direct and indirect specialised psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation to people on orders across NSW with cognitive, sensory, and physical disabilities. Provide subject matter expertise in consultations with staff at custodial and community settings regarding the management of people on orders.
Provide specialist opinion and input to statutory authorities including the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and National Disability Insurance Agency. Work collaboratively with Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, and other CSNSW specialist services by providing subject matter expertise in complex dual diagnosis cases and participation in case conference reviews.
Manage and triage waitlists, actively review work priorities in consultation with colleagues, and complete internal documentation as per CSNSW and SDS business processes.
You will:
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be involved in providing a range of end-to-end services to people in custody with disability needs. This may include
* Early disability identification and verification.
* Provision of advice on reasonable adjustments to programs and services provided in custody.
* Positive behavioural support planning, implementation and advice.
* Diagnostic assessment for Intellectual Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, and Dementias.
* Pre-release planning, coordination, and evidence for NDIS applications,
Statewide Disability Services provides a positive, supportive and cohesive team environment with a high level of flexibility and diverse work. There are ongoing opportunities for learning, development and making meaningful contributions both operationally and strategically which impact the lived experience of people with disability involved in the criminal justice system.
What we’re looking for
Motivated and dedicated psychologists with intermediate to advanced experience in:
* Diagnostic cognitive assessments, and
* Experience in mental health case management and report writing is highly regarded.
* Experience working well in teams and communicating clearly and effectively with multiple stakeholders.
To excel in this role, strong administrative skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and pivot between priorities and operational demands is required. Prior experience or postgraduate training in forensic psychology, clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology is advantageous. Supervision for registrars or new graduates seeking specialist endorsement may be provided for strong applicants.
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o Full or provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
o Interest in trauma-informed practice, cognitive impairment, forensic risk, and behaviour change
o A strong ethical foundation and commitment to evidence-based practice
o Effective communication and teamwork skills
o NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required
Specialist Psychologist Grade Applicants
For approved application to Specialist Psychologist, applicants must meet the additional experience/ capabilities as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award. Click here to view the criteria.
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Why Join Us?
o Flexibility & Public Sector Benefits
Enjoy the stability of government employment, generous leave entitlements, part-time flexibility, and access to wellbeing programs.
o Targeted Clinical Work
Deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions that directly impact rehabilitation outcomes.
o Supportive, Multidisciplinary Culture
Work alongside a collaborative team that values ethical practice, respect, and integrity.
o Development Pathways
Access CPD opportunities, clinical supervision, internal training, and progression into Specialist or leadership roles. There are also possible opportunities to support an endorsement pathway.
Read to Apply?
Applications close 16/04/2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Submit the following:
* Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) – Outline how you meet the role requirements.
* Résumé (Max 5 pages) – Highlight your experience, qualifications & impact.
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Questions?
For role-specific questions:
Berindah Aicken PSM | | 0429 639 520
For application assistance or recruitment adjustments:
Divya Soni | | 02 9765 1987
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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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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