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 solid 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 Thinking of Relocating? Explore the NSW Welcome Experience for free, personalised support with housing, schools, and settling into life in regional NSW: NSW Welcome Experience. 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/

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