Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

Step into a Role Where Psychology Makes a Real Difference

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

Cessnock & Shortland Correctional Centre | Corrective Services NSW

Location: Cessnock, NSW – Find out more

Employment type:Ongoing – Full-time or part-time (up to 12 months)

Salary:

• Psychologist: $79,592 – $118,316pa.
• Specialist Psychologist: $114,016 - $13,824pa

Plus employer’s contribution to superannuation, annual leave loading & environmental allowance

Are you ready for a psychology role where your work truly matters? Join a values-driven team at Cessnock Correctional Centre, supporting individuals in custody to build healthier, more constructive lives through evidence-based psychological care.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or early in your psychology career, we want to hear from passionate professionals ready to support rehabilitation in a real-world setting that offers both impact and professional growth.

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

Why Join Us?

• Targeted Clinical Work
  Deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions that directly impact rehabilitation outcomes.
• Supportive, Multidisciplinary Culture
  Work alongside a collaborative team that values ethical practice, respect, and integrity.
• Development Pathways
  Access CPD opportunities, clinical supervision, internal training, and progression into Specialist or leadership roles.
• Paid Pathways for Provisionals
  New to the field? We welcome provisionally registered psychologists and offer:
  • Paid employment during your pathway to registration
  • Structured supervision from experienced clinicians
  • Training tailored to correctional and forensic psychology
• Flexibility & Public Sector Benefits
  Enjoy the stability of government employment, generous leave entitlements, part-time flexibility, and access to wellbeing programs.

Your role

As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you’ll deliver trauma-informed care within a custodial setting, supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of men in custody.

You will:

• Conduct psychological assessments and individual interventions
• Facilitate group-based rehabilitation programs
• Provide expert consultation to staff on mental health, trauma, and risk (including sexual and violent offender assessment)
• Collaborate on behaviour support and case planning
• Maintain accurate documentation in OIMS and psychology files
• Prepare reports and provide input to statutory bodies (e.g. Parole Authority, Mental Health Review Tribunal)
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and networking opportunities

What You Bring

• Full registration (or provisional registration) with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Interest in trauma-informed practice, cognitive impairment, forensic risk, or behaviour change
• A strong ethical foundation and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required
• Specialist Psychologist applicants must meet the additional experience/ capabilities as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award. Click here to view the criteria.

Download the role description.

Ready to join us?

What to Submit?

• A Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements.
• Your résumé (Max 5 pages) highlights your experience, qualifications & impact.

Tips: How to write your job application

Applications close 23/12/2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Need Support?

Role queries: Olivia Charge – olivia.charge@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au| 4993 2298.
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.

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

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