Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - 5 x Ongoing - Dillwynia & John Morony Correctional Centre

Job Description

Division: Corrective Services NSW Location: Berkshire Park, NSW, AU, 2765 Employment type: Ongoing and Temporary Opportunities Available (up to 12 months, with possible extension for temporary roles) Grade/Salary range: $76,531.00 - $134,446.00pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation, annual leave loading and environmental allowance. Home to over 580 female inmates, Dillwynia Correctional Centre is the largest female correctional facility in Australia. The centre operates with a trauma-informed, person-centred, and gender-responsive approach, housing inmates across all classifications, from maximum to minimum security, and offers tailored programs and services to meet their needs. Your role As a psychologist, you will deliver expert psychological assessment and intervention services within a custodial environment, providing professional consultation on offender management, ensuring evidence-based practices are consistently applied. 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. 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 motivated psychologist to provide an ethical and effective psychology service in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated expertise in assessment and treatment in correctional psychology including mental health issues and behaviour management. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary correctional principles related to psychological assessments and interventions, including criminogenic risk assessment. Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Appointment as a Specialist Psychologist Applicants seeking appointment as a Specialist Psychologist must demonstrate the additional characteristics as defined in the Crown employees psychologists award. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment to inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply. Why Join Us? A challenging, rewarding career with competitive pay and conditions. Training and development opportunities, including correctional practice certifications. Health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Programs. Are you ready to join us? If you wish to apply, please attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close: Friday 14th February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Emily Jobse on 02 4582 3895 or at If you’ve got a question about applying or need adjustments in the recruitment process, please call Nastassja Le Claire on 0460 961 902 or via Inclusion and Diversity We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr