Senior Psychologist

Senior Psychologist/ Senior Specialist Psychologist

Lead Change in Rehabilitation – Join the Psychology Team at Kirkconnell Correctional Centre
Corrective Services NSW

Location: Kirkconnell Correctional Centre

Position: Ongoing Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

Salary:

• Senior Psychologist - $119, 972 to $130,314 pa
• Senior Specialist - $140,655 - $148,932 pa
• Plus Environmental Allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Psychology Career?

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated psychologist ready to lead impactful psychological services at Kirkconnell Correctional Centre—a pre-release and reintegration facility in regional NSW.

This on-site role gives you the unique opportunity to lead and shape service delivery in a collaborative environment, surrounded by natural landscapes and free from city distractions. If you're passionate about rehabilitation, confident in managing complex clients, and ready to take on a leadership challenge—this is your opportunity.

Please note: A talent pool will only be created for Kirkconnell. If you’re not willing or able to work at this specific site, you won’t be considered for current or future roles from this recruitment.

About the Role

As a Senior Psychologist, you'll:

• Deliver and coordinate high-quality psychological services to people in custody.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance within the multidisciplinary Service Integration Team.
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of psychological care and ensure best-practice models are consistently applied.

If applying as a Senior Specialist Psychologist, you'll also:

• Manage complex and high-risk cases.
• Lead clinical supervision and provide mentoring to psychology staff.
• Drive innovation and research into service delivery and offender rehabilitation.

Learn more: Click this link- Working with Corrective Services as a Psychologist

What you’ll do

• Provide direct psychological assessment, intervention, and support.
• Guide behaviour management planning and contribute to case planning.
• Support and supervise provisional psychologists and students.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support reintegration goals.
• Lead and participate in research and service improvement projects (Senior Specialist level).

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in correctional, clinical or forensic psychology.
• Expertise in offender assessment and treatment, including mental health, cognitive impairment, and behavioural concerns.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor psychology staff.
• A collaborative, ethical, and strengths-based approach to service delivery.

Essential requirements

• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology.
• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Eligible to supervise provisional psychologists and students.
• Ability to work or travel to this location

Interested in the Senior Specialist Psychologist Grade?

Applicants must demonstrate the additional characteristics as defined in the Crown Employees Psychologist Award.

Download the role description.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership & Career Growth – Step into a senior clinical role with autonomy and purpose.
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a supportive, experienced team that values innovation.
• Purposeful Work – Drive rehabilitation outcomes that improve lives and community safety.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy the benefits of a regional role without sacrificing your professional goals.

Read to Apply?

Submit the following:

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

Apply via:

• SEEK: Log in or create a profile
• DCJ Careers Site: Search for the job using job reference code 68646

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 Sunday 6th July 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Questions?

For role-specific questions:

Peter Hall | peter.hall@dcj.nsw.gov.au | 0438 303 143

For Specialist-level queries:

Jillian Cawood | jillian.cawood@dcj.nsw.gov.au | 0419 538 338

For application assistance or recruitment adjustments:

Nastassja Le Claire | nastassja.leclaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au | 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 welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and carers.

Learn more: Inclusion & Diversity at DCJ

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

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