Specialist Psychologist

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

We have an opportunity for a Specialist Psychologist to be part of our Child Protection Registry team, Sex Crimes Squad, State Crime Command. The Specialist Psychologist is responsible for providing indirect psychological assessments of Registerable Persons on the Child Protection Register (CPR), NSW Police Force. The Specialist Psychologist will provide evidence-based assessment and psychological advice to assist in the police management of offenders on the Child Protection Register. The Specialist Psychologist will work within the Child Protection Registry comprising of police and administration staff, assist in the development and provision of training programs for police specific to assessing and managing offenders on the CPR, and participate in sex offender specific research as required.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a team environment alongside two other forensic psychologists and police officers where your role will involve consultation with child protection register officers across NSW, delivering training presentations, and undertaking risk assessments on child sex offenders using different tools such as Static-99R, CPORT and HCR-20.

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;
• in-house gym facilities.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses: a permanent resident of Australia; or a New Zealand citizen. Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Location: Sydney Region-Sydney - Greater West

Work Type: Full-time

Number of Positions: 1

Total Remuneration Package: Base salary ranges from $114,016 to $139,824 plus employer's contribution to superannuation of 12% and annual leave loading.

Contact: Detective Chief Inspector Karl LEIS - (02) 8835 8700

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