Psychologist / Specialist Psychologist - Ongoing - Shortland Correctional Centre - High Intensity Pr
Division: Corrective Services NSW Location:
Shortland, NSW, AU, 2307
Req ID: 62178
Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist
Make the move to a rewarding career with Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) and be part of a refreshed strategy aimed at breaking the cycle of reoffending.
Location : Shortland, Cessnock NSW
Employment type : Ongoing – Full Time Role
Salary : $71,444 to $125,510 + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading.
Your role
In this role you will provide direct psychological assessment and individual and group-based interventions to inmates within Shortland Correctional Centre High Intensity Program Units - Violent Offenders Therapeutic Program Division at Corrective Services Cessnock. Along with this you will provide expert consultation to staff within the custodial environment regarding the management of inmates as well as to provide advice to statutory authorities.
What you’ll do
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide a range of services and programs to offenders in custody
We also offer the below benefits:
1. Beautiful regional location with a positive, supportive, and cohesive team environment
2. Yearly professional development requirements provided
3. A 35-hour work week with annual leave, sick leave, and flexible work options available
4. Additional environmental allowance
5. Abundant opportunities for learning
6. The opportunity to develop skills in assessment and interventions
7. Varied, challenging and interesting work
8. Fitness passport available
9. Supervision provided internally by a Senior Psychologist
What we’re looking for
Minimum four years’ accredited qualification in psychology with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Current drivers’ licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
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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.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 31 August 2023 (Thursday) 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
Aimee Press on 0428 931 686 or at
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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.
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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.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. For more information visit .
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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