Psychologist at NSW Government Department of Communities and Justice

Shoalhaven City Council, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

118316.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological assessment, Clinical formulation, Evidence-based intervention, Risk assessment, Mental health management, Behaviour management, Forensic psychology, Correctional psychology, Clinical documentation, Case planning, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Ethical practice, Clinical judgement, Report writing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Psychologist South Coast Correctional Centre Location: South Coast Correctional Centre, South Nowra Employment type: Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time (job share available) Salary: $83,898 – $118,316pa. Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Build your clinical capability — with the right support Step into a role where your work has real impact. South Coast Correctional Centre is a large correctional centre in South Nowra, which holds minimum, medium, and maximum security male inmates. Our team has a varied role and provides a range of psychological services, related to management of inmate mental health, risk to self/others, challenging behaviour, and cognitive impairment. We also provide risk assessment and consultation for sex and violent offenders in our centre. In this role, you will support behaviour change and rehabilitation while developing sound skills in psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, and consultation. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of presentations in a multi-disciplinary setting, while being part of a supportive and experienced psychology team. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to broaden your experience, this role offers strong supervision, varied clinical work, and clear development pathways in a structured and well supported environment. Learn more: Click this link- Working with Corrective Services as a Psychologist Why South Coast? Coastal lifestyle with beaches, nature, and relaxed living Strong team culture and local community More affordable living compared to metro areas Why Join us? Structured supervision and professional support Professional development and supervision provided Develop skills in clinical, forensic, and correctional psychology Work in a collaborative psychology and multidisciplinary team Stable public sector role with clear progression pathways Flexible working arrangements (FT/PT/job share) Stable 35-hour work week What you’ll do As a Psychologist, you will: Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions to support clinical outcomes, behaviour change, and reduce risk of reoffending Provide evidence-based individual interventions. Provide expert consultation to staff regarding mental health, behaviour management, and risk management Develop and apply clinical judgement in complex and dynamic situations Contribute to case planning and behaviour management strategies Prepare formal reports, advice, and consultations that inform decisions for statutory bodies. Maintain accurate clinical documentation Attending professional development and networking opportunities including the annual CSNSW Psychology Conference What we’re looking for Registration (or provisional registration) with the Psychology Board of Australia Interest in working with complex clinical presentations and behaviour change Strong ethical practice and clinical judgement Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team NSW Driver Licence Download the role description. Ready to Apply? Apply now with: A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) - outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and Your up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) Applications close 12/05/2026 at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? Role queries: Senior Psychologist Amy Sowerby| 44246223 or 0473867080| amy.sowerby@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au Application support or adjustments: Divya Soni | 02 9765 1987 | divya.soni@dcj.nsw.gov.au 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, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and culturally diverse communities. To find out more visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles at South Coast Correctional Centre only and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/ The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.

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Responsibilities

The psychologist will deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions to support inmate mental health and reduce the risk of reoffending. They will also provide expert consultation to staff regarding behaviour management and contribute to case planning within a multidisciplinary team.