Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

Psychologist / Specialist Psychologist

Empower Change – Join the Community-based Sex Offender Programs at Surry Hills and Custody-based Sex Offender Programs at Long Bay Correctional Complex

Corrective Services NSW

Location: Matraville & Surry Hills, NSW
Employment type:  Temporary Opportunity – Full time or part time job share arrangement available up to 12 months

Salary:

o   Psychologist: $76,531 – $113,765pa.

o   Specialist Psychologist: $109,631 - $134,446pa

o   Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Are you passionate about motivating change? Do you enjoy variety and flexibility in your work?

We have full time or part time positions for on-going placement

CSNSW Sex Offender Programs has positions available in two locations: Community-Based Sex Offender Programs (ComSOP) in Surry Hills, and Custody-based Sex Offender Programs (SOPCustody) at Long Bay Correctional Complex. We are invested in providing an opportunity for men convicted of serious sexual offences to understand their behaviour and make changes to achieve their goals.

Your Role 

You will be tasked with applying key therapeutic frameworks to guide assessment and treatment recommendations, as well as delivering group-based offending behaviour programs and individual interventions aimed at reducing the risk of re-offending. The positive impacts you will make as a clinician will extend beyond your direct client, to the client’s family and the wider community. 

You will have the opportunity to run co-facilitated cognitive behavioural group programs with a focus on behaviour change and promoting self-efficacy and self-awareness of clients. These roles also provide the opportunity to develop expertise in long-term, in-depth group and individual interventions, working with complex clients from diverse backgrounds.

ComSOP additionally provides individual risk management sessions and consultation with key stakeholders to provide support for reintegration and assistance in managing risk of reoffending. A role at SOPCustody will involve working in a multidisciplinary team to facilitate intervention to equip people convicted of sexual offences with skills and strategies to make informed choices, whilst also contributing to the reintegration and risk management planning of such individuals with stakeholders.

What you’ll do

As a Psychologist your tasks can include: 

• Delivering group-based offending behaviour programs and individual risk management to offenders in custody and the community.  
• Providing risk assessment, clinically interviewing clients and determining appropriate treatment pathways / risk management planning and guiding supervision practices in the community. 
• Preparing treatment plans, treatment reports, and risk assessment reports for stakeholders. 
• Applying the key therapeutic frameworks to guide assessment and treatment recommendations. 
• Contributing to the research and training on the assessment and treatment of offenders 
• Delivering training to stakeholders. 
• Work as part of a team under the supervision of a Senior Psychologist and Chief Psychologist.  
• Apply key therapeutic frameworks to guide risk management decisions. 
• Liaison with key stakeholders such as Community Corrections and the Extended Supervision Order Team to support the reintegration of offenders into the community and to manage risk of reoffending. 

Benefits: 

• Interactive and paid training in assessment and program delivery is provided. 
• Joining an established and experienced team of clinicians, which foster a mentoring and learning culture. 
• Ongoing professional development and training 
• Career progression  
• Flexibility in work hours 
• Variation in work  

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 AHPRA registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

For Specialist Psychologist Considerations

If you would like to be considered for the Specialist Psychologist role, you 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?

Submit the following documents:

·       Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) –  Outlining your suitability and capability for the role.

·       Résumé (Max 5 pages) – Highlight your experience, qualifications & impact.

Apply via:

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·       DCJ Careers Site: Click here to search for 72410 to submit your application.

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 8th June 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the Sex Offender Program role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Celia Langton, Senior Psychologist ComSOP  on Celia.Langton@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au  Ph: 0429 191 376; Nicole Weaver, Senior Psychologist SOPCustody on 9289 2940 or nicole.weaver@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 via Nastassja.LeClaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0460 961 902.

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