Senior Psychologist

Division : Corrective Services NSW

Location : Kirkconnell Correctional Centre

Position : Ongoing Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

Salary :

• Senior Psychologist - $119,972 to $130,314 pa
• Senior Specialist - $140,655 - $148,932 pa
• Plus Environmental Allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Psychology Career?

We're looking for an experienced, motivated psychologist to lead impactful psychological services at Kirkconnell Correctional Centre — a pre-release and reintegration facility in regional NSW.

This on-site role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape service delivery in a collaborative environment, surrounded by natural landscapes. If you're passionate about rehabilitation, confident in managing complex clients, and ready for a leadership role—this is your chance.

Please note : A talent pool will only be created for Kirkconnell. If you're not willing or able to work at this specific site, you will not be considered for current or future roles from this recruitment.

About the Role

As a Senior Psychologist, you will :

• Deliver and coordinate high-quality psychological services to people in custody.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance within the multidisciplinary Service Integration Team.
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of psychological care and ensure best-practice models are applied.

If applying as a Senior Specialist Psychologist, you will also :

• Manage complex and high-risk cases.
• Lead clinical supervision and mentor psychology staff.
• Drive innovation and research into service delivery and offender rehabilitation.

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What you'll do

• Provide direct psychological assessment, intervention, and support.
• Guide behaviour management planning and contribute to case planning.
• Support and supervise provisional psychologists and students.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support reintegration goals.
• Lead and participate in research and service improvement projects (Senior Specialist level).

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in correctional, clinical, or forensic psychology.
• Expertise in offender assessment and treatment, including mental health, cognitive impairment, and behavioural concerns.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills for psychology staff.
• A collaborative, ethical, and strengths-based approach to service delivery.
• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology.
• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Eligible to supervise provisional psychologists and students.
• Ability to work or travel to this location.

Interested in the Senior Specialist Psychologist Grade?

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• Leadership & Career Growth – Step into a senior clinical role with autonomy and purpose.
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a supportive, experienced team that values innovation.
• Purposeful Work – Drive rehabilitation outcomes that improve lives and community safety.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy the benefits of a regional role without sacrificing your professional goals.

Ready to Apply?

Submit the following :

• Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) – Outline how you meet the role requirements.

Apply via :

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• DCJ : Search for the job using reference code 68646

This is your chance to advance your psychology career and contribute to meaningful change. Apply today

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Applications close Sunday, 6th July 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST.

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Inclusion and Diversity : We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, women, LGBTQIA+ community members, and carers.

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