Psychologist

Department of Justice; Shire Of Upper Gascoyne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance/allowance

Job summary

Department of Justice in Western Australia is recruiting Psychologists to deliver forensic interventions and assessments for high‑risk offenders both in custody and community settings.

You will engage in court report writing, risk assessments, and liaison with Community Corrections Officers to support offender management and rehabilitation. A challenging role offering career progression within forensic psychology.

Qualifications

• Accredited psychology qualification approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• General registration on the register of Psychologists with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological intervention to high‑risk offenders, including those with violent offenses, sexual offenses and extremist concerns.
• Prepare court reports and conduct risk of reoffending assessments.
• Offer consultation and liaison support to staff who manage offenders in the community and custody.
• Carry out forensic assessment services to inform risk management and treatment needs; may provide evidence in court.

Skills

Forensic psychology

Education

Accredited psychology qualification

Job description

Relocation supports available to Interstate and New Zealand applicants.

This advert will run for a period of 12 months. Applicants will be assessed quarterly and may be offered permanent opportunities as they arise.

Currently, there are 6 permanent position(s) available for immediate filling.

About The Role

The role offers a diverse range of work opportunities including psychological intervention to high-risk violent offenders, sexual offenders, and offenders with violent extremism concerns. Other opportunities include court report writing, risk of reoffending assessments, and providing consultation and liaison support to staff who manage offenders in the community and custody. This is a rare opportunity for Psychologists with strong clinical skills seeking to establish or expand their career within the forensic space. The role is challenging and rewarding.

Forensic intervention services are provided to offenders in the community or custody who are referred to the service as part of a court imposed order, release order, or treatment assessment. Intervention is targeted at reducing the risk of reoffending to enhance community safety. Psychologists providing individual intervention work closely with the Community Corrections Officers who case manage offenders.

Forensic assessment services are provided to offenders either in custody or the community to inform risk management and identify criminogenic treatment needs. Assessments are carried out for offenders who have committed offences of a serious nature and received terms of life or indeterminate sentences. They are also conducted for offenders who are deemed to be an unacceptable risk to the community and are considered under the High Risk Serious Offenders Act 2020. Forensic assessment clinicians may be required to provide evidence in court.

Eligibility

• An accredited qualification in Psychology approved by the Psychology Board of Australia AND
• General registration on the register of Psychologists with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Special conditions: All applicants are required to have a valid C Class Drivers Licence and may be required to travel within Western Australia for operational purposes.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice
• Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible)

Application process

How To Apply: Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position you wish to apply for. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• A comprehensive Resume/Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills and experience in the context of the relevant role specific criteria contained in the JDF.
• A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the Essential Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
• Evidence of relevant qualifications and endorsements as set out in the above Eligibility section.
• Contact details of two work related referees (including a current line manager).

All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

Each sweep of this pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies within the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Chantelle Place, A/Director Assessment & Intervention on [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups and encourage people of these groups to apply. Assistance for Aboriginal job seekers and accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available at the Department. For more information around what help may be available please follow this link or reach out to the contact person named in the section above for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [e-mail] on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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