Independent Contracting Opportunities | Melbourne & Regional Victoria

Interesting work. Genuine flexibility. A great team.

Urban Psychology is seeking experienced psychologists and social workers to join our established team of independent contractors delivering specialist forensic assessment and intervention services across Victoria.

Whether you're looking for one day a week, five days a week or something in between, we offer the flexibility to shape your workload around your lifestyle and professional commitments. Enjoy the freedom to manage your availability, take time off when it suits you and complete much of your assessment, report-writing and administrative work remotely.

All while enjoying the professional connection, collaboration and support of an exceptional team of experienced forensic practitioners.

About Urban Psychology

Urban Psychology is an established provider of forensic assessment and rehabilitation services to people involved in the criminal justice system. We specialise in addressing family violence and general violence, delivering evidence-based services in prisons and community settings across Victoria.

We're proud of the collaborative, flexible and supportive culture we've created. Our team includes highly experienced forensic clinicians, program supervisors and dedicated operational and administrative staff.

We understand that independent practice can sometimes be isolating. At Urban Psychology, our contractors enjoy professional autonomy while remaining connected to a knowledgeable, approachable and supportive team.

We take our work seriously, but we also enjoy what we do, celebrate the small successes and look for opportunities to have fun along the way!

The opportunity

We offer a variety of contracting opportunities suited to your experience,



interests and availability, including:

- Forensic risk assessments: Conduct comprehensive violence risk assessments and prepare professional, evidence-based and defensible reports to inform risk management and intervention planning.

- Group interventions: Co-facilitate structured treatment programs addressing family violence and general violence, supported by experienced program supervisors.

- Individual interventions: Deliver brief, targeted interventions addressing treatment readiness, responsivity and violence-related risks.

Services are delivered across metropolitan and regional Victoria, in both community and custodial settings. Opportunities for remote delivery are also available, depending on service requirements.

Why join Urban Psychology?

- Genuine flexibility: Work one day a week, five days or somewhere in between. Choose your availability, manage your workload and take time off to suit your lifestyle and other commitments.

- Work remotely: Complete much of your assessment preparation, report writing and administrative work from home, with face-to-face and remote service delivery opportunities depending on program requirements.

- Professional independence, without isolation: Enjoy the autonomy of contracting while remaining connected to an experienced, collaborative and supportive forensic team.

- Established systems and support:



Benefit from structured intervention programs, assessment frameworks and dedicated administrative and operational support.

- Meaningful and varied work: Apply your expertise to complex forensic presentations and contribute to rehabilitation and community safety.

- A great team culture: Work with people who genuinely enjoy what they do. Our regional work also provides opportunities for the occasional road trip, good food and time with colleagues!

About you

We're particularly interested in psychologists and social workers who bring:

- Relevant professional registration or accreditation and at least three years' experience working with complex presentations.

- Experience in forensic practice, violence risk assessment, offender rehabilitation or related specialist fields.

- Strong clinical judgement, skilled writing skills and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practice.

- Excellent organisational skills, reliability and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Previous experience in forensic or justice settings will be highly regarded.

A current driver's licence, National Police Check and Working with Children Check will be required.

Interested?

If you're an experienced psychologist or social worker with a passion for forensic practice and making a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Whether you're interested in a day or two of contracting or something more substantial, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how working with Urban Psychology might suit you.

For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please contact:

Belinda Macdonald
Managing Director
Email: ••••@urbanpsychology.com.au
Phone: 04•• ••• 733

📌 Experienced Forensic Psychologists & Social Workers (Melbourne)
🏢 Urban Psychology
📍 Melbourne