Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist Location – Hurstville or Long Bay Correctional Complex Employment type – Ongoing Full Time Opportunity Salary - • Senior Psychologist - $124,771 to $135,527 pa • Senior Specialist Psychologist - $146,281 to $154,889 pa • Plus superannuation and annual leave loading Your role Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) is a voluntary service that uses a multidisciplinary approach to support individuals along a continuum, including individuals who have been identified as vulnerable to violent extremism through to those who have received convictions for terrorism offences. This is achieved through the provision of ongoing assessment and intervention that targets risk, needs and vulnerabilities whilst simultaneously trying to increase the strength of personal protective factors. CVE is a service that will continue working with individuals as they progress through the classification system and transition back into the community. What you’ll do As a Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to work in a team that includes Senior Psychologists and Psychologists, and engage with multidisciplinary stakeholders, including Community Corrections, Service and Programs Officers, Religious Support Officer and law enforcement. The Senior Psychologist role specialises in providing assessment, case formulation, and 1:1 intervention to individuals at risk of radicalisation or who have been convicted of terrorism-related offences, who present with a range of treatment needs and diverse criminal histories. The Senior Psychologist works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support diversion, disengagement and reintegration, in both the correctional and community settings. What we’re looking for • Experience in undertaking assessment and intervention for complex needs. • Experience and proficiency in report writing. • Experience in providing consultation services to internal and external stakeholders with a specific focus on risk and case management. • Ability to work independently but also as part of a broader team. • Willingness and ability to travel within NSW. • Successful applicants will need to have or be willing to apply for a national security clearance (NV1). Senior Specialist Grade Applicants Eligibility for consideration of a higher commencing salary is subject to comparative assessment and demonstration of the additional characteristics as defined in the Crown Employees Psychologist Award. Download the role description. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: • A challenging and rewarding career • Flexible, autonomous work environment • Competitive pay and conditions • Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities • Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. • Supervision and peer consultation Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Corrective Services 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. 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 04/03/2026 at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for Corrective Services NSW, please contact the hiring manager Jillian Cawood on 02 6690 4500 or via email jillian.cawood@correctiveservices.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 Divya Soni on 02 9765 1987 or via divya.soni@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. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. 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 Applying for DCJ jobs 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. Corrective Services NSW
