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Psychologist / Specialist PsychologistLocation: Cessnock, NSWEmployment type: Full-time or part-time (up to 12 months)Salary:Psychologist: $79,592 $118,316 pa.Specialist Psychologist: $114,016 $139,824 pa.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 valuesdriven team at Cessnock Correctional Centre, supporting individuals in custody to build healthier, more constructive lives through evidencebased psychological care.Whether you are an experienced clinician or early in your psychology career, we want to hear from passionate professionals ready to support rehabilitation in a realworld setting that offers both impact and professional growth.Why Join Us?Targeted clinical work: Deliver evidencebased 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: We welcome provisionally registered psychologists and offer paid employment during your pathway to registration, structured supervision from experienced clinicians, and training tailored to correctional and forensic psychology.Flexibility & public sector benefits: Enjoy the stability of government employment, generous leave entitlements, parttime flexibility, and access to wellbeing programmes.Your RoleAs a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you will deliver traumainformed care within a custodial setting, supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of men in custody.You WillConduct psychological assessments and individual interventions.Facilitate groupbased rehabilitation programmes.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 BringFull registration (or provisional registration) with the Psychology Board of Australia.Interest in traumainformed practice, cognitive impairment, forensic risk, or behaviour change.A strong ethical foundation and commitment to evidencebased practice.Effective communication and teamwork skills.NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required.Specialist Psychologist applicants must meet the additional experience/capabilities outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award. See criteria here.Download the role description.Application ProcessA Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements.Curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages) highlighting your experience, qualifications and impact.Applications close: 23/01/2026 at 11:59pm AEST.ContactOlivia Charge role queries [email protected] Soni application support or adjustments [email protected] and diversity lie at the heart of how we recruit. Learn more: Inclusion & Diversity at DCJ.Thinking of relocating? Explore the NSW Welcome Experience for free, personalised support with housing, schools and settling into life in regional NSW.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.#J-18808-Ljbffr