Psychologist/ Specialist Psychologist Location – Lithgow Correctional Centre Employment type – Ongoing Opportunity – Full time or part time job share arrangement available. Salary: • • Psychologist $76,531.00pa – $113,765.00pa; • Specialist Psychologist $109,631.00pa - $134,446.00pa • Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Shape Lives, Build Futures – Work with Purpose at Lithgow Correctional Centre We’re seeking passionate Clinical and Forensic Psychologists, including those with provisional registration, to join our dynamic team at Lithgow Correctional Centre. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on rehabilitation and reintegration. Whether you're starting your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll make a tangible difference every day through ethical, evidence-based practice. Why Join Us? • Make a Difference: Support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through evidence-based psychological services. • Grow Your Career: Access specialist training, supervision, and opportunities to progress within a structured psychology pathway. • Collaborative Environment: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supported by Senior Psychologists and expert colleagues. • Flexible & Secure: Choose from ongoing or temporary roles to suit your availability and lifestyle. Your role As a psychologist, you will deliver expert psychological assessment and intervention services within a custodial environment. You will also provide professional consultation on offender management, ensuring evidence-based practices are consistently applied. What you’ll do • Deliver psychological assessments and interventions to individuals in custody. • Provide expert consultation to staff regarding offender mental health and risk management (including sexual and violent offender assessment). • Assist in the formulation of behaviour management plans and case plans for those in custody, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation on the Offender Integrated. Management System (OIMS) and psychology files for all individuals receiving psychological services. • May prepare reports and provide consultation to statutory authorities, including court requested reports, the State Parole Authority, Serious Offenders Review Council, and Mental Health Review Tribunal. What we’re looking for • A motivated psychologist to provide an ethical and effective psychology service in a dynamic environment for psychologists who are charged with management of challenging clients and in the context of limited or scarce professional resources. • Demonstrated expertise in assessment and treatment in correctional psychology including mental health issues, cognitive impairment, and with respect to behaviour management. • Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary correctional principles related to psychological assessments and interventions, including criminogenic risk assessment. Essential requirements • Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Download the role description. 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. Are you ready to join us? Apply today and help us deliver better outcomes for individuals and communities. Submit the following documents: • Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) – Tell us how you meet the role requirements. • Résumé (Max 5 pages) – Highlight your experience, qualifications & impact. Apply via: • SEEK: If applying through SEEK, you’ll need to set up a profile or log in to submit your application. • DCJ Careers Site: Click here to search for the job and submit your application. This is your chance to take the next step in your psychology career and be part of meaningful change. Apply today! Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process. Applications close Thursday 5th June 2025 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 Susie McLean on 02 6350 2808 or via Susie.mclean@dcj.nsw.gov.au If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Nastassja Le Claire on 0460 961 902 or via Nastassja.leclaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au; after 21 May 2025 please contact Mayur Kaushik on 0467 174 016 or email Mayur.Kaushik@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 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. 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 Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/ The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page. Department of Communities and Justice
