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Salary- Specialist Psychologist
- Ongoing Full-Time
- Parramatta
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.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Specialist Psychologist to be part of our Domestic & Family Violence Registry, Capability, Performance & Youth Command team. This position 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.
For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), to view the role description.
What we can offer you
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:
- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
- convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
- in-house gym facilities.
Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.
To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.
Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.
Please address each of the following Target Questions (300 word limit per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document.
Target Question 1:
The Forensic / Clinic Psychologist is a dynamic role and is responsible for providing guidance to NSWPF Domestic & Family Violence Registry (DFVR) in the development of effective case management strategies which inform police targeting and monitoring of DV dangerous offenders. The DFVR is a new command and has evolved into an operational phase.
Please outline your experience in developing, systems, training, presentations and research packages for commands or units in relation to High Risk and Dangerous Offenders? Highlight any success and outcomes.
Target Question 2:
A key accountability to the role description is the development of adept predictive assessments and management strategies, tailored towards an offender’s dangerousness and to develop a model of “DV Prediction & Escalation” (similar to CPR Static 99R).
Please outline your skill set and expertise in relation to the development of an adept predictive assessment. What were key areas you identified, what were the challenges and the outcomes of the assessment?
Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.
If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Detective Inspector Jane Prior via 0498 532 836.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.
Our commitment to Diversity
The NSW Police Force is a proud 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. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or you require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the HR Diversity Team by email at .
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at .
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.
For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
