Psychologist

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

South Coast Correctional Centre – Intensive Therapeutic Programs

Make the move to a rewarding career with Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) and be part of a refreshed strategy aimed at breaking the cycle of reoffending.

Location: South Coast Correctional Centre

Employment Type: Ongoing – Full Time, Part time (minimum 3 days per week)

Salary:

• Psychologist: $79,592 to $118.316pa
• Specialist Psychologist: 114,016 to $139,824pa

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

Are you ready for a psychology role where your work truly matters? Join a values-driven team at South Coast 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.

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 - 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 through individual and group interventions.

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.

Benefits

• Pathways to full registration for intern psychologists including supervision
• Yearly profession development requirements provided
• A 35-hour work week with annual leave, sick leave, and flexible work options available
• Additional environmental allowances
• Positive, supportive, and cohesive team environment
• Abundant opportunities for learning
• The opportunity to develop skills in assessment and interventions
• Varied, challenging and interesting work
• Gym onsite and Fitness passport available
• Great location with onsite parking

How to apply:

Please provide:

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

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Applications close Monday, 04/01/2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Need Support?

Role queries: Gillian Tulloh | 044246106 | gillian.tulloh@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au

Application support or adjustments: Divya Soni | 02 976 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.

Other Information

A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.