Senior Psychologist - Corrections Rehab & Risk Lead

Northern Territory Government; Alice Springs, Darwin; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks recreational leave

3 weeks personal leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Negotiable flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Northern Territory Government is seeking a Senior Psychologist in Rehabilitation and Reintegration, Clinical Rehabilitation. You will support a team delivering offence-related, evidence-based programs within a custodial setting and supervise staff and trainees.

Requirements include unconditional AHPRA registration, postgraduate qualifications in Forensic or Clinical Psychology, and experience with high-risk offenders.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA (unconditional) and eligibility for APS membership.
• Strong experience assessing and treating high-risk sexual and violent offenders.
• Expertise in criminogenic risk assessment and psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised psychological assessments, treatment, and risk evaluations for high-risk offenders.
• Lead the development and delivery of offence-specific therapeutic programs and training packages.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to psychologists, staff, and trainees.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of clinical policies, frameworks, and program manuals.
• Collaborate with correctional staff, sentencing authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Support and lead research initiatives to improve rehabilitation outcomes.
• Help build culturally appropriate programs and strengthen service delivery across diverse populations.

Skills

Registration AHPRA

High-risk offender work

Criminogenic risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Program development

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Forensic/Clinical Psychology

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Forensic or Clinical Psychology

Job description

The Northern Territory Government is seeking a Senior Psychologist in Rehabilitation and Reintegration, Clinical Rehabilitation. You will support a team delivering offence-related, evidence-based programs within a custodial setting and supervise staff and trainees.

Requirements include unconditional AHPRA registration, postgraduate qualifications in Forensic or Clinical Psychology, and experience with high-risk offenders.