Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

7 days ago


Dubbo Regional Council, Australia Department of Communities and Justice Full time $79,592 - $139,824

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

Wellington & Macquarie Correctional Centres

Correctives Services NSW

Are you passionate about supporting mental health and empowering individuals to thrive?

We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Psychologists to join our dynamic team and help make a real difference in the lives of our clients.

Employment type: Ongoing or Temporary, Full-time or Part-time (job share considered)

Salary: 

  • Psychologist: $79,592 - $118,316 pa
  • Specialist Psychologist: $114,016 - $139,824 pa
  • Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Join the team at either:

Wellington Correctional Centre:  a large Correctional Centre housing maximum, medium and minimum security sentenced and unsentenced, male and female inmates in traditional accommodation. 

Macquarie Correctional Centre: a dormitory-style prison that houses maximum-security sentenced and unsentenced male inmates and is located adjacent to the Wellington Correctional Centre. 

The work of Psychologists at both Wellington and Macquarie Correctional Centre's is challenging and varied, with no two days being the same. At both centres the staff culture is positive, and all disciplines are committed to inmate rehabilitation and well-being.

This is an opportunity to deliver meaningful psychological services in a dynamic and diverse correctional environment, supported by a team that values collaboration, professional development and evidence-based care.

What you'll do

As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you will:

  • Conduct psychological assessments and criminogenic risk evaluations
  • Collaborate on behaviour management and case plans within a therapeutic community
  • Provide expert consultation to staff on complex mental health and risk matters
  • Prepare reports for key authorities (e.g., SPA, MHRT, SORC)
  • Maintain records using the Offender Integrated Management System (OIMS)

What we're looking for

  •    Experience or strong interest in forensic or correctional psychology
  •    Ability to work with clients with complex needs in a structured, therapeutic setting
  •    Confident group facilitation and risk assessment skills
  •     A collaborative, resilient, and ethical approach to service delivery

Essential Requirements

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

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.

Download the role description.

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 Corrective Services NSW?

  • Career Development – Clear pathways to senior and specialist roles
  • Supervision & Training – Paid support for provisional psychologists
  • Supportive Team Culture – Work with experienced, like-minded professionals
  • Flexible Work Options – Job share and part-time arrangements considered
  • Purpose-Led Work – Be part of rehabilitation that changes lives

Apply today?

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

Submit:

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

Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

 Got a question?

For role-specific questions:

Erin Morrison on or via  

For application assistance or recruitment adjustments:

Rosie Matamaki on or via

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 Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

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

 

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