Location: Cessnock, NSW

Employment type: Ongoing/Temporary Full time or part-time opportunities available (up to 12 months)

Salary:

Psychologist: $81,980 - $121,865.

Specialist Psychologist: $117,436 - $144,019

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 values-driven team at Cessnock Correctional Centre, supporting individuals in custody to build healthier, more constructive lives through evidence-based psychological care.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or early in your psychology career, we want to hear from passionate professionals ready to support rehabilitation in a real-world setting that offers both impact and professional growth.

Learn more: Click this link- Working with Corrective Services as a Psychologist

Why Join Us?

- Targeted Clinical Work: Deliver evidence-based 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: New to the field?

We welcome provisionally registered psychologists and offer:

- Paid employment during your pathway to registration
- Structured supervision from experienced clinicians
- Training tailored to correctional and forensic psychology

- Flexibility & Public Sector Benefits: Enjoy the stability of government employment, generous leave entitlements, part-time flexibility, and access to wellbeing programs.

Your role As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you’ll deliver trauma-informed care within a custodial setting, supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of men in custody.

You will

- Conduct psychological assessments and individual interventions




- Facilitate group-based rehabilitation programs
- 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 Bring

- Full registration (or provisional registration) with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Interest in trauma-informed practice, cognitive impairment, forensic risk, or behaviour change
- A strong ethical foundation and commitment to evidence-based practice
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required
- Specialist Psychologist applicants must meet the additional experience/ capabilities as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award. Click here to view the criteria.

Download the role description. What to Submit?

- A Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements.
- Your résumé (Max 5 pages) highlights your experience, qualifications & impact.

Applications close 22 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. Need Support?

Role queries: Olivia Charge – [email protected] | 4993 2298.

Application support or adjustments: Rosie Matamaki | 9765 3235| [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

Learn more: Inclusion & Diversity at DCJ

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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📌 Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist (Cessnock City Council)
🏢 Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Cessnock City Council