Senior Professional Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $150,554 - $167,990
(including salary $128,551 - $143,611)
Offender Programs and Services
Darwin, Northern Territory
One ongoing vacancy is available

Apply your professional experience in psychology with your knowledge related to criminogenic assessment, treatment and management of offenders.

The Northern Territory Correctional Services (NTCS) plays an important role in keeping our communities safe by helping break the cycle of crime, reduce reoffending and improve the lives of offenders through education, training and employment opportunities.

As a Senior Clinician in the Offender Services and Programs unit, your primary objective is to undertake specialist assessment, treatment and guide the management of complex and high-risk offenders, provide staff training on the principles of offender management and contribute to research in treatment and assessment of offenders with a focus on Aboriginal offenders.

Your key duties will comprise of undertaking assessments and delivering treatment to address criminogenic risk and the psychological needs of offenders, generating psychological and risk assessment reports, and developing offence specific program manuals and staff training packages. In addition, you will assist in the development and implementation of clinical governance frameworks to ensure ethical, evidence-based and best practice standards are maintained; ensure inter-jurisdictional relationships are developed and rehabilitative outcomes for Aboriginal offenders are improved.

To be successful you require tertiary qualifications in psychology with eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society; demonstrated experience in criminogenic assessment, treatment and risk management of high-risk offenders and expertise in the assessment and delivery of psychological interventions for non-criminogenic needs. The ability to conduct research, supervise other psychologists and interact effectively with people from diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds is essential.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, additional 3-day’s paid leave over Christmas – New Year, 17.5% annual leave loading, 11.5% superannuation, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Natalie Walker [email protected] or 08 8935 7590

Quote vacancy number: 30391
Closing date: 29/04/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search