Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

 

Location: Cessnock, NSW

Employment type:  Ongoing/Temporary  Full-time or part-time opportunities available  (up to 12 months)

Salary:

Psychologist: $81,980 - $121,865.

Specialist Psychologist: $117,436 - $144,019

Plus employer’s contribution to superannuation, annual leave loading & environmental allowance

 

Are you ready for a psychology role where your work truly matters?

 

Join a values-driven team at Cessnock Correctional Centre, supporting individuals in custody to build healthier, more constructive lives through evidence-based psychological care.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or early in your psychology career, we want to hear from passionate professionals ready to support rehabilitation in a real-world setting that offers both impact and professional growth.

Learn more: Click this link- Working with Corrective Services as a Psychologist

 

Why Join Us?

 

• 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:

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

•  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.

 

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.

 

Applications close 22 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

 

Need Support?

 

Role queries: Olivia Charge – oliva.charge@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au | 4993 2298.

 

Application support or adjustments: Rosie Matamaki | 9765 3235| rosie.matamaki@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

 

 Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

Learn more: Inclusion & Diversity at DCJ

 

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

 

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