Correctional Psychologist – Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist

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

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.