Clinician / Provisional Psychologist

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks recreational leave and 3 weeks

3 days paid leave over Christmas – New

12% superannuation

Job summary

Northern Territory Government in Darwin seeks a psychologist to support the Clinical Rehabilitation team at Darwin Correctional Centre. You will undertake assessments, deliver treatment for high‑risk offenders, and contribute to program development in a correctional setting.

The role emphasizes ethical practice, staff training, governance frameworks and research contributions, with opportunities to work across men’s and women’s spaces in the prison system.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in psychology or social work with registration or membership with relevant Australian Professional Associations.
• Experience in criminogenic assessment and risk management of high‑risk offenders.
• Ability to conduct research and work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist assessments and deliver treatment addressing criminogenic risk.
• Generate psychological and risk assessment reports.
• Develop offence-specific program manuals and staff training packages.

Skills

Psychology

Criminogenic assessment

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in psychology or social work

Job description

Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $113,101 - $134,507

(including salary $95,697 - $114,104)

Clinical Rehabilitation, Darwin Correctional Centre

Darwin, Northern Territory

Fixed full time vacancy is available for 12 months

Every Contact Matters

The Northern Territory Department of Corrections plays an important role in keeping our communities safe by helping break the cycle of crime, reduce reoffending and improve the lives of offenders through education, training and employment opportunities.

Under the newly developed Rehabilitation and Reintegration (R&R) Framework the Clinical Rehabilitation team requires psychologists to support the existing team of psychologists, social workers and Aboriginal Program Facilitators to deliver offence related intensive treatment programs. There are opportunities to support the development of new intensive programs within both the men’s and women’s spaces within the prison system. This is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills as a psychologist within a correctional setting.

As a Clinician in the Clinical Rehabilitation team, your primary objective is to undertake specialist assessment, treatment and guide the management of complex and high-risk offenders, provide staff training on the principles of offender management and contribute to research in treatment and assessment of offenders with a focus on Aboriginal offenders.

Your key duties will comprise of; undertaking assessments and delivering treatment to address criminogenic risk and the psychological needs of offenders, generating psychological and risk assessment reports, and developing offence specific program manuals and staff training packages. In addition, you will assist in the development and implementation of clinical governance frameworks to ensure ethical, evidence based and best practice standards are maintained; ensure inter-jurisdictional relationships are developed and rehabilitive outcomes for Aboriginal offenders are improved.

To be successful you require tertiary qualifications in psychology or social work with registration or membership with relevant Australian Professional Associations, demonstrated experience in criminogenic assessment, treatment and risk management of high-risk offenders and expertise in the assessment and delivery of psychological interventions for non-criminogenic needs. The ability to conduct research, and interact effectively with people from diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds is essential.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, additional 3-day’s paid leave over Christmas – New Year, 17.5% annual leave loading, 12% superannuation, negotiable flexible work arrangements, supervision and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.

For further information about this vacancy please contact: Hayley O'Brien, Manager Clinical Rehabilitation on 08 8927 7729 or Hayley.O'[e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 33377

Closing date: 16/11/2026

Explore the Department of Corrections

• https://correctionscareers.nt.gov.au/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/nt-correctional-services/
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government
• https://justice.nt.gov.au/

Explore the Territory

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surrounds
• Greater Darwin regional guide (nt.gov.au)

Relocate to the Territory

• https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search