Clinical/Forensic Psychologist - Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - Various positions (PFT, PPT; TFT, TPT)

Employment Type:  Permanent Full time/Part time and Temporary Full time/Part time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $118,162 - $144,021 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ689104

Applications Close: 22 September 2026 at 11:59PM

Position Title: Clinical/Forensic Psychologist - Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - Various positions (PFT, PPT; TFT, TPT)
 

The Role
 

The Clinical/Forensic Psychologist provides high quality, evidence-based psychological services within the high-secure Forensic Hospital. The position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the assessment, diagnosis, formulation and treatment of forensic patients and others with serious mental illness and criminal justice system involvement. This role involves multimodal clinical and risk assessment, case formulation and delivery of individual/group intervention for mental health recovery and to address factors associated with risk of reoffending.

About the Forensic Hospital

The Forensic Hospital is unlike anywhere else in NSW Health. As the state's only high-secure forensic mental health hospital, we care for people with serious mental illness whose treatment requires the careful balance of recovery, therapeutic engagement and dynamic risk management. 

Our patients present with a unique combination of mental illness, trauma, psychosocial need and behavioural risk. Delivering care in this environment requires sound clinical judgement, strong therapeutic relationships and a multidisciplinary approach that balances recovery with the safety of patients, staff and the broader community.

Working here is challenging, but that's exactly what makes it rewarding. The Forensic Hospital is home to experienced nursing, medical and allied health professionals who are leaders in their field and committed to delivering the highest standard of forensic mental health care. We are a teaching and learning organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday practice, creating an environment where both patients and staff can thrive. To learn more about careers in our network, please click links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

*A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake dates will be on  12-23 October and 16-27 November 2026.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You'll also have access to a range of benefits, including:

·       Additional award allowances where applicable.

·       Salary packaging options to help reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.

·       Fitness Passport, giving you and your family access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities across NSW (conditions apply).

·       A supportive multidisciplinary environment where you'll work alongside experienced mental health professionals in one of Australia's most unique and specialised healthcare settings.

·       Meaningful and varied work, where every day presents new clinical challenges, opportunities to learn and the chance to make a genuine difference in patients' recovery.

·       Free onsite parking

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. 

We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

*This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

1. Do you have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with an accredited Master's degree (6th year) or higher in clinical or forensic psychology or other relevant endorsed area of psychology?

2. Please outline why you are interested in this position and the relevant knowledge, skills, and experience you would you bring to a clinical/forensic psychologist role in a high secure forensic mental health setting.

PLEASE NOTE: All information submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience and capabilities. If you have used AI to assist in preparing your application, please disclose this in your application and be prepared to discuss your use of AI during the recruitment process.