Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Psychologist/ Specialist Psychologist

Empower Change - Join the Psychology Team at Tamworth Correctional Centre

Corrective Services NSW

Location: Tamworth NSW

Employment type: Ongoing Opportunity - Full time or part time job share arrangement available

Salary:

• Psychologist: $76,531 - $113,765pa.
• Specialist Psychologist: $109,631 - $134,446pa
• Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Looking for more purpose in your psychology career?

Step away from the city and step into a role where your impact truly matters. At Tamworth Correctional Centre, you'll work as part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering ethical, person-centred care that transforms lives. Whether you're an experienced Clinical/ Forensic or a provisional psychologist ready to grow, this role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic, supportive environment—while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of regional NSW.

"This role has shaped me into a more confident, grounded, and thoughtful clinician. CSNSW is where I found purpose."
— Former Psychologist, Corrective Services NSW

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through evidence-based psychological services.
• Grow Your Career: Access specialist training, supervision, and opportunities to progress within a structured psychology pathway.
• Collaborative Environment: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supported by Senior Psychologists and expert colleagues.
• Flexible & Secure: Choose from ongoing or temporary roles to suit your availability and lifestyle.

Your role

As a psychologist, you will deliver expert psychological assessment and intervention services within a custodial environment. You will also provide professional consultation on offender management, ensuring evidence-based practices are consistently applied.

What you'll do

• Deliver psychological assessments and interventions to individuals in custody.
• Provide expert consultation to staff regarding offender mental health and risk management (including sexual and violent offender assessment).
• Assist in the formulation of behaviour management plans and case plans for those in custody, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation on the Offender Integrated. Management System (OIMS) and psychology files for all individuals receiving psychological services.
• May prepare reports and provide consultation to statutory authorities, including the State Parole Authority, Serious Offenders Review Council, and Mental Health Review Tribunal.

What we're looking for

• A dedicated and ethical psychologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality mental health and behavioural services.
• Experience in mental health, cognitive impairment, risk assessment, and behaviour management in complex environments.
• Understanding of contemporary correctional principles and evidence-based intervention strategies.

Essential requirements

• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Download the role description.

For Specialist Psychologist Considerations

If you would like to be considered for the Specialist Psychologist role, you must also meet the additional capabilities and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award. Click here to view the criteria.

Are you ready to join us?

Submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) - Tell us how you meet the role requirements.
• Résumé (Max 5 pages) - Highlight your experience, qualifications & impact.

Apply via:

• SEEK: If applying through SEEK, you'll need to set up a profile or log in to submit your application.

• DCJ Careers Site: Click here to search for the job and submit your application.

This is your chance to take the next step in your psychology career and be part of meaningful change. Apply today!

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Applications close Sunday 8th June 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Rachel Sherwood on (02) 6764 5330 or via [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 on 0460 961 902 or via [email protected]; after 21 May 2025 please contact Mayur Kaushik on 0467 174 016 or email [email protected]

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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