Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - Mid-North Coast Correctional Centre

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

Location – Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Employment type – Ongoing Opportunity – Full time or part time available.

Salary:

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

Empower Change at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Work with purpose | Supportive, expert-led team | Career growth & stability

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in forensic psychology? Join Mid North Coast Correctional Centre (Kempsey) and be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to rehabilitation and reintegration. This is your opportunity to apply your psychological expertise in a maximum-, medium-, and minimum-security environment for both male and female individuals in custody.

Why Choose This Role?

• Diverse & Meaningful Casework – Work with a broad range of individuals, delivering tailored psychological assessments and interventions.
• Coastal & Regional Lifestyle – Enjoy the balance of professional fulfillment and a relaxed lifestyle near stunning beaches and national parks.
• Supportive & Collaborative Team – Work in a multidisciplinary environment focused on reducing reoffending and promoting rehabilitation.
• Ongoing Professional Development – Access annual CSNSW Psychology Conferences, CPD activities, and internal training.
• Career Progression & Supervision – Benefit from structured career development and regular individual and peer supervision.

Your role 

As a Psychologist, you will:

• Conduct psychological assessments and interventions for individuals in custody.
• Work within a dynamic and supportive environment within a multi-disciplinary team to promote rehabilitation and reintegration.
• Offer expert consultation to staff and statutory authorities on offender management.
• Ensure ethical and evidence-based practices are consistently applied in all interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 

We want passionate, skilled psychologists who thrive in complex environments and are committed to ethical, evidence-based practice. You will need:

• A minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• A commitment to ethical, evidence-based practice.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment, and behavioural interventions.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A current driver’s license and willingness to travel across NSW.

Download the role description. 

Specialist Psychologist Criteria

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.

Are you ready to join us?

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Apply via the DCJ Careers Site: Click here to search for 73695 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.

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.

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 17/04/2025 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 Jayde Mulvihill at jayde.mulvihill@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.

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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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