Forensic Psychologist - Flexible Hours & Trauma-Informed

Department of Communities and Justice; Nowra; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice in Nowra, NSW, Australia, is seeking a licensed psychologist to perform psychological assessments, deliver individual interventions, and lead group-based rehabilitation programs. The role offers flexible, hybrid arrangements with 1–2 days at home each week.

You will provide expert consultation on mental health, trauma and risk, and collaborate on behaviour support and case planning while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Full registration or provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Interest in trauma-informed practice, cognitive impairment, forensic risk, or behaviour change.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and individual interventions.
• Facilitate group-based rehabilitation programs.
• Provide expert consultation to staff on mental health, trauma, and risk.
• Collaborate on behaviour support and case planning.

Skills

Psychology

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Behaviour change

Education

Registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice in Nowra, NSW, Australia, is seeking a licensed psychologist to perform psychological assessments, deliver individual interventions, and lead group-based rehabilitation programs. The role offers flexible, hybrid arrangements with 1–2 days at home each week.

You will provide expert consultation on mental health, trauma and risk, and collaborate on behaviour support and case planning while maintaining high professional standards.