Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - Ongoing - Tamworth Correctional Centre

Psychologist/ Specialist Psychologist

Location – Tamworth Correctional Centre

Employment type – Ongoing Opportunity – Full time or part time job share arrangement available

Salary:

• • Psychologist $76,531.00pa – $113,765.00pa;
  • Specialist Psychologist $109,631.00pa - $134,446.00pa
  • Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Make a Real Impact at Tamworth Correctional Centre

Are you a motivated psychologist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? Tamworth Correctional Centre, a minimum-security facility in the New England region, is dedicated to rehabilitation and reintegration. We offer a collaborative team environment, a supportive workplace culture, and the opportunity to develop your expertise in forensic and correctional psychology.

Why Choose Tamworth?

• Work with Purpose – Support individuals in their rehabilitation journey.
• Career Growth – Gain exposure to forensic and correctional psychology, with training opportunities including a Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.
• Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy Tamworth’s affordable living, vibrant community, music and cultural festivals, and stunning natural landscapes.
• Supportive Team Environment – Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to ethical and evidence-based practices.

Your role 

As a Psychologist at Tamworth Correctional Centre, you will:

• Conduct psychological assessments and interventions for individuals in custody.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide targeted support and treatment plans.
• Offer expert consultation to staff and statutory authorities on offender management.
• Ensure ethical and evidence-based practices are consistently applied in all interventions..

What you’ll do 

• Deliver psychological assessments and interventions to individuals in custody.
• Provide expert consultation to staff regarding offender mental health and risk management (including sexual and violent offender assessment).
• Assist in the formulation of behaviour management plans and case plans for those in custody, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation on the Offender Integrated. Management System (OIMS) and psychology files for all individuals receiving psychological services.
• May prepare reports and provide consultation to statutory authorities, including the State Parole Authority, Serious Offenders Review Council, and Mental Health Review Tribunal. 

What we’re looking for 

• A dedicated and ethical psychologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality mental health and behavioural services.
• Experience in mental health, cognitive impairment, risk assessment, and behaviour management in complex environments.
• Understanding of contemporary correctional principles and evidence-based intervention strategies.

Essential requirements

• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

Download the role description. 

To be consider for the Specialist Psychologist Grade

Candidates applying for the Specialist Psychologist role must also meet the additional capabilities and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award. Click here to view the criteria.

Why Join Us?

• Job Security – Ongoing government employment with competitive salary and benefits.
• Training & Career Development – Internal training, mentoring, and certification pathways.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programs and workplace wellness initiatives.

Are you ready to join us?

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Apply via the DCJ Careers Site: Click here to search for the job and submit your application.

What to Submit?

• Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) – Tell us how you meet the role requirements.
• Résumé (Max 5 pages) – Highlight your experience, qualifications & impact.

This is your chance to take the next step in your psychology career and be part of meaningful change. Apply today!

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Applications close Monday 10th March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Rachel Sherwood on (02) 6764 5330  or via rachel.sherwood@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Nastassja Le Claire on 0460 961 902 or via Nastassja.leclaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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