Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING OPPORTUNITY IN 2025???

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

Metropolitan Special Programs Centre (MSPC)

Long Bay Correctional Complex

Sex Offender Programs Psychologist (1x Ongoing)

Location - Metropolitan Special Programs Centre (MSPC), Long Bay Correctional Complex
Employment type - Ongoing full time (Part Time - 4 Days per Week will be considered)
Salary -
Psychologist $74,302.00pa - $113,765.00pa (Pro-rata);
Specialist Psychologist $109,631.00pa - $134,446.00pa (Pro-rata)
Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your Role

The Sex Offender Programs at MSPC deliver high-quality, cognitive-behavioural group interventions designed to foster behaviour change, self-awareness, and self-efficacy in clients.

As a psychologist within this specialised program, you will work with individuals convicted of sexual offences, equipping them with skills and strategies to make informed life choices. This role provides the opportunity to develop expertise in long-term, in-depth group and individual interventions, working with complex clients from diverse backgrounds.

If you're seeking a role in 2025 that offers challenge, professional growth, and the ability to make a meaningful difference—apply now!

What you'll do

• Conduct assessments and interventions for people convicted of sexual offences
• Deliver group-based offence-specific and offence-related interventions
• Provide expert consultation to staff regarding offender mental health & risk management
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation
• Prepare reports and provide professional advice
• Participate in professional development, including the annual Psychological Conference.

What we're looking for

• A motivated psychologist committed to providing ethical and effective psychological services in a dynamic, resource-limited environment
• Strong expertise in correctional psychology, including mental health, cognitive impairment, and behaviour management
• Knowledge of criminogenic risk assessment and psychological interventions in a correctional setting

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and self-motivated
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ethical, inclusive, and committed to respectful practice
• Willing to embrace ongoing learning and professional development

Essential Requirements

• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

Appointment as a Specialist Psychologist

Applicants seeking appointment as a Specialist Psychologist, in addition to the key knowledge, experience and essential requirements, must demonstrate the additional characteristics as defined in the Crown employees psychologists award. If you do seek appointment to Specialist Psychologist, it is recommended that you contact Senior Psychologist Nicole Weaver on 9289 2940 or [email protected] to discuss.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

Why join us?

• A Challenging & Rewarding Career - Work with specialist offender programs in a highly skilled environment
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible part-time structure (4 days per week)
• Professional Development - Ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities, including our annual psychology conference
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Including employer superannuation and generous leave entitlements
• A Supportive, Collaborative Team - Work alongside experienced professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment

Ready to join us?

If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now' button. 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).

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Applications close Sunday 16th March 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 Senior Psychologist Nicole Weaver on 9289 2940 or [email protected].

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 [email protected] or 0460 961 902.

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

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.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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

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