Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - Lithgow Correctional Centre

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer's superannuation contribution

Annual leave loading

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist to work at Lithgow Correctional Centre in a role focused on assessment, intervention, and risk management for remand and custodial populations. The position is based at Lithgow, NSW, within a secure facility environment.

You will contribute to offender mental health, provide reports and clinical documentation, and participate in professional development within a multidisciplinary team across correctional

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology.
• Current full AHPRA registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Driver's license and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessment and intervention for remand and custodial populations.
• Advise on offender mental health and criminogenic risk.
• Produce clear, concise reports and clinical documentation.
• Accurately record case activity in OIMS.
• Collaborate to drive behaviour change, risk reduction and safe community reintegration.
• Attend professional development and networking opportunities including the annual CSNSW Psychology Conference.

Skills

Ethical practice

Offender risk focus

Writing reports

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Four-year psychology degree (accredited)

AHPRA registration

Job description

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Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - Lithgow Correctional Centre

Department: West Region

Department/Agency: Corrective Services NSW

Location: Lithgow, NSW, AU, 2790

Lithgow Correctional Centre

Location: Lithgow Correctional Centre

Employment type: Ongoing Full time, Part time and Job Share considered

• Plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Make a difference where it matters most

Lithgow Correctional Centre is a maximum‑security facility for adult male offenders, located in Marrangaroo, approximately 7 km west of Lithgow in the Blue Mountains. The centre offers psychologists the opportunity to work in a challenging and professionally rewarding correctional environment, delivering evidence‑based interventions that make a genuine impact.

• Regional location in the Blue Mountains, 152 km west of Sydney
• Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Penrith CBD. Around 40 minutes from Bathurst
• Affordable rental accommodation and property prices aligned with regional NSW
• Easy access to nature, outdoor recreation and a strong local community

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What you’ll do

As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you will:

• Deliver psychological assessment and intervention for remand and custodial populations
• Advise on offender mental health and criminogenic risk, including violent and sexual offending
• Produce clear, concise reports and clinical documentation
• Accurately record case activity in OIMS
• Collaborate to drive behaviour change, risk reduction and safe community reintegration
• Attending professional development and networking opportunities including the annual CSNSW Psychology Conference

What we’re looking for

• Ethical, motivated psychologist
• Interest in offender and risk‑based practice
• Evidence‑based approach to mental health and behaviour
• Strong written and consultation skills
• Resilient, flexible, and effective with complex needs
• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology
• Current full AHPRA registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

For Specialist Psychologist Considerations

If you would like to be considered for the Specialist Psychologist role, you must also meet the additional capabilities and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award.

• Structured supervision and strong professional support
• Build expertise in clinical, forensic and correctional psychology
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Stable public sector role with clear career pathways
• Flexible work options (FT/PT/job share)
• 35‑hour working week

Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026at 11:59pm AEST.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and culturally diverse communities.To find out more visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website .

Other Information

A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.