* 12 month Full-Time Fixed-term opportunity
* Newly established Western Plains Prison facility | 1150 Bacchus Marsh Road, Lara 3212.
A culture where people care
A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you're passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.
Job location
The Lara precinct comprises four correctional centres: Barwon Prison (maximum security), Marngoneet Correctional Centre (medium security), Karreenga (medium security), and the new Western Plains Correctional Centre (maximum security), which began receiving people in custody in July 2025. Forensicare staff a multidisciplinary team that provides outpatient secondary mental health services to each of the locations within the precinct.
About the Role:
Senior Psychologist provides a high level of clinical psychological expertise to clients across the Lara Precinct as a member of the multidisciplinary team. In addition to this, the senior psychologist is responsible for contributing to the ongoing development and planning of Forensicare's psychological services at the Lara Precinct; provides high level consultation and advice on complex clinical matters; completes psychological reports for court as required; and contributes to special projects, committees and working parties within the organisation including the development of policies and procedures.
Duties:
* Provide an advanced range of psychological services including advice on the management and treatment of complex patient/prisoner issues to other clinicians.
* Provide specialist psychological, psychometric assessments and reports where necessary.
* Contribute to patient/prisoner risk management plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
* Participate in the training and supervision of Grade 2 psychologists (including registrars), psychology placement students, and staff of other disciplines where appropriate.
* Contribute to or initiate specialist clinical projects in relation to identified patient/prisoner populations or needs.
* Maintain clinical records in line with organisational policies and procedures and ethical standards.
About You:
* Demonstrated experience in providing a high level of services in forensic mental health and related settings.
* Experience in clinical forensic mental health practice including forensic assessments (e.g., court ordered assessments, assessment of risk for violence) and intervention with offenders.
* Knowledge and experience working with offenders, including those with personality disorders.
* A good understanding of the current psychological approaches in working with mentally disordered male patients in the forensic mental health setting.
What you need:
* Registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Masters or Doctorate qualifications (Clinical, Forensic or Neuropsychology)
* Eligibility for (or enrolled in) an Area of Practice Endorsement in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and/or forensic psychology.
* Listed as a registered supervisor (or eligible for being so listed) with the Psychology Board of Australia.
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Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteriaoutlined in the position description.
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
* Mental health & wellbeing programs
* Professional development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
* Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
* Comprehensive orientation
* Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
* This position is subject to a Police Check
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
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