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SalaryPsychologist/Specialist Psychologist
John Morony Correction Centre
Applications close 22nd January 2024
Make the move to a rewarding career with Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) and be part of a refreshed strategy aimed at breaking the cycle of reoffending.
Salary: $71,444 to $125,510 + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading
Position Type: Temporary/Ongoing - Full Time
Location: John Morony Correctional Centre, Francis Greenway Correctional Complex
About Us
John Morony Correctional Centre is located on the Francis Greenway Correctional Complex at Berkshire Park NSW. It is a maximum-security facility for male offenders. At John Morony Correctional Centre, we promote a supportive and collaborative working environment, where every staff member is valued. The Psychology team works as part of a larger multidisciplinary team to provide person-centre support for offenders in custody.
What you'll do
In this role you will be required to provide direct psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services to offenders and remandees. Along with this you will provide expert consultation to staff within custodial and community locations regarding the management of offenders and remandees, as well as to provide advice to statutory authorities as required.
What we're looking for
Minimum four years' accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
Current drivers' licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Applying for the role
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
- Describe your experience in psychological assessment and treatment, and how you could apply this to your role as a CSNSW Psychologist working with offenders with mental health impairment, behavioural issues or cognitive impairment. (400 words max)
For more specific information about the role please contact:
Fiona Yau - Senior Psychologist
or 02 4582 2174
For application enquires or support please contact:
Erica Tam - Talent Acquisition Officer
or 0428 944 731
Closing date:11.59pm, Monday 22nd January 2024.
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