Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar
Remuneration: $113,617.00 - $152,992.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 19 March 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist (Forensic Specialist)
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Orange
About the role
This rare and exciting opportunity for a forensic-specialist Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist/Registrar to work in Orange, NSW has come about following the retirement of the current Senior Clinical Psychologist. Applications are invited from Psychologists with an Area of Practice Endorsement (or working towards) in the Forensic, Clinical or Neuropsychology fields.
The Forensic Specialist Psychologist would be expected to demonstrate high level knowledge and experience in working with adults with severe mental illness and/or offending behaviour. They will provide a high-quality, evidence-informed psychological service within the Macquarie Medium Secure Unit of Bloomfield Hospital, while also working alongside the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JH&FMHN). The position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and a range of external stakeholders to enhance the assessment, diagnosis, case-formulation and treatment of forensic patients.
The role includes individual assessment and intervention, psychometric assessment, and group interventions.
There are many rewarding aspects of this role including:
• Being part of a team of thirteen psychologists working at Bloomfield and a part of the larger NSW forensic mental health network
• Opportunities to research (eg previous research focused on developing violence reduction program; current team working with Kings College London on cognitive remediation program)
• Access to the latest equipment and resources
• Full psychometric test library
• New books and information access
• Professional development support with peak organisations
• Flexible work practices within the working environment
• Internal supervision included, including full supervision for Registrars.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Rebecca Shaw, Psychology Head of Department on (02) 6369 7236 or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
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· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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