South Australia Police

Job reference: 857731

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Full-time vacancy up to 30/06/2027.

The AHP3 Senior Clinical Psychologist is accountable for the delivery of psychological services and expert consultancy within the Public Protection Branch (PPB).

The Senior Clinical

Psychologist is also responsible for the delivery of a range of psychological activities, including clinical interviews, assessments, evaluation and compiling reports regarding risk assessments of Child Sex Offenders listed on the Australian National Child Sex Offender Register (ANCOR) and/or persons with sexually deviant behaviours.

The Senior Clinical Psychologist will work as a part of a team, providing expert consultancy regarding issues of psychological practice.

The Senior Clinical

Psychologist is an experienced clinician who applies specialised expertise providing discipline specific assessments, interventions and consultancy services to the branch.

Special Conditions

- The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
- The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
- The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

Salary AHP3 - $112,139 - $124,494 per annum.

Enquiries

William Doudle

- 8172 5131

[email protected]

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.



Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Applications close: 01/10/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

- PID - AHP3 Senior Clinical Psychologist ANCOR.pdf
- RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the versatile working arrangements for this role.

📌 Senior Clinical Psychologist (Adelaide)
🏢 South Australia Police
📍 Adelaide