Company description:

Corrective Services NSW

Job description:

Empower Change. Find Purpose.

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

Corrective Services NSW | Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre

Intensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (IDATP)

Location: Berkshire Park, NSW - Find out more - Click

Employment type: Ongoing Opportunity - Fulltime

Salary:

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

"This role has expanded my clinical perspective and helped me find purpose in working with people who need it most."
— Psychologist, Corrective Services NSW

Make an Impact Through Intensive Rehabilitation

Join the Psychology Team delivering the Intensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (IDATP) at Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre, a minimum-security facility focused on holistic rehabilitation. As part of this specialised program, you'll work directly with men in custody to address substance dependency, reduce reoffending, and support recovery-focused behaviour change.

Why Join Us?

• Paid employment during your pathway to registration
• Structured supervision from experienced clinicians
• Training tailored to correctional and forensic psychology

• 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:
• 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 10/08/2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Need Support?

Role queries: Samara Campion | (02) 4582 2657 | [email protected]
Application support or adjustments: Nastassja Le Claire | 0460 961 902 | [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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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.

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