Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist in Sydney

Department: Service and Program Development

Department/Agency: Corrective Services NSW

Location: Matraville, NSW, AU, 2036

Employment type: Ongoing and temporary roles available; Full time or Part time (minimum 4 days)

Plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Make a Difference in Therapeutic Interventions at MSPC

Are you ready to take on a rewarding challenge in 2026, making a direct impact on rehabilitation and change? Join the Metropolitan Special Programs Centre (MSPC) team, where you will be at the forefront of delivering therapeutic interventions within the Custody Based Sex Offender Programs (SOP). This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to reducing reoffending and making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system.

We are seeking skilled and compassionate psychologists to work with men who have been convicted of sexual offences as part of evidence-based behaviour change programs in Corrective Services.

Your role

As a psychologist within the SOP at MSPC, you will primarily co-facilitate group-based behaviour change programs and intervention to people in custody who have been convicted of sexual offences, with the aim of addressing the offending behaviour. You will also offer expert consultation to staff and statutory authorities on the management of high-risk individuals, ensuring evidence-based practices are consistently applied.

What you’ll do

• Work within an adapted treatment community model within a correctional centre, where all interactions are seen as possible chances to encourage and promote positive change.
• Complete psychological assessments, including criminogenic risk assessments (i.e., actuarial and dynamic) and responsivity needs assessments.
• Co-facilitate group-based intervention to participants in one of the therapeutic programs.
• Conduct individual-based psychological intervention that supports the program for a range of psychological issues (e.g., to address responsivity or relate to their history of offending).
• Provide expert consultation to staff regarding offender mental health and risk management (including sexual and violent offender assessment).
• Assist in the formulation of behaviour management plans and case plans for those in custody, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation on the Offender Integrated Management System (OIMS) and psychology files for all individuals receiving psychological services.
• Prepare reports and provide consultation to statutory authorities, including the State Parole Authority (SPA), High Risk Offender (HRO) Committees, Serious Offenders Review Council (SORC), and Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT).

What we’re looking for

• A motivated and passionate psychologist to provide an ethical and effective psychology service in a dynamic therapeutic community environment, with challenging clients and in the context of limited or scarce professional resources.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessment and group-based treatment in the area of forensic psychology including mental health issues, cognitive impairment, and with respect to behaviour management.
• Current full AHPRA registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a Psychologist.
• 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.

For Specialist Psychologist Considerations

If you would like to be considered for the Specialist Psychologist role, you must also meet the additional capabilities and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award.

Meaningful Impact: Work directly with individuals convicted of sexual crimes and help facilitate lasting behavioural change.

Grow Your Career: Access paid training, professional supervision, and structured career development pathways.

Collaborative Environment: Join a multi-disciplinary team committed to offender rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible full-time or part-time opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

Staff Health Resources: free access to on-site gym, squash court and sauna facilities as well as eligibility to obtain a Fitness Passport for discounted membership to selected local gyms, pools and fitness centres in NSW or nationwide.

Are you ready to join us? This is your chance to take the next step in your psychology career and be part of meaningful change. Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

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.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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