Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - Ongoing - Cessnock Correctional Centre

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist
 

Location: Cessnock Correctional Centre

Employment Type: Ongoing and Temporary Opportunities available

Salary:

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

Make a difference where it matters.

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

Are you a dedicated psychologist passionate about forensic psychology and committed to supporting rehabilitation in a structured, evidence-based environment? At Cessnock Correctional Centre, a minimum-security facility, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing targeted psychological interventions to help individuals in custody develop the skills needed for successful reintegration. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, develop advanced clinical skills, and be part of a team that truly values your expertise while making a real difference in reducing reoffending.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, develop advanced clinical skills, and be part of a team that truly values your expertise.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week, annual leave, sick leave, and flexible work options
• Ongoing Professional Development: Yearly CPD provided to enhance your expertise
• Career Progression: Pathways for growth, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment: Supervision provided internally by a Senior Psychologist
• Unique & Challenging Work: Develop expertise in offender rehabilitation, forensic assessment, and intervention
• Additional Perks: Fitness passport access, environmental allowance for custodial roles

Your Role

As a psychologist / Specialist Psychologist, you will:

• Conduct psychological assessments and interventions for individuals and groups 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.

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 dynamic environments. 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.

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.

Download the role description.

Are you ready to join us?

How to apply:

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Apply via the DCJ Careers Site: Click here to search for 71231 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 Thursday 17th April 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 managers Olivia Charge – olivia.charge@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 4993 2298.

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 via Nastassja.LeClaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0460 961 902.

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.

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