Senior Psychologist

Australian Psychological Society Limited; Georgina; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Correctional Services Provider is seeking a Senior Psychologist for a part-time role in Georgina, Ontario. You will oversee a team, provide expert advice, and deliver psychological interventions. Applicants must have a minimum four-year qualification in Psychology and be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. Enjoy a supportive community and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in rehabilitation.

Benefits

Environmental Allowance

Professional development access

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Full registration with Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) required.
• Eligible to supervise provisional psychologists.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Psychologists.
• Provide expert clinical advice on complex cases.
• Deliver direct psychological interventions.

Skills

Proven expertise in correctional psychology

Strong knowledge of correctional principles

Experience delivering psychological interventions

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Education

Minimum four-year accredited qualification in Psychology

Job description

Listed By : Department of Communities & Justice on 24 Jul 2025

Lead Change in Rehabilitation. Find Your Purpose in Regional NSW

Position : Part-Time 5 day fortnight (Ongoing) | Talent Pool for Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

• Senior Psychologist - $119, 972 to $130,314 pa
• Plus Environmental Allowance, superannuation and annual leave loading

Step Into Leadership – Make a Real Impact in a Modern Correctional Setting

Are you an experienced psychologist ready to lead in a dynamic and supportive environment?

Corrective Services NSW is currently seeking a Senior Psychologist or Senior Specialist Psychologist for a 0.5 FTE ongoing role at Cooma Correctional Centre—a well-regarded regional facility in the Snowy Monaro Region of southern NSW. This opportunity has emerged due to internal staff movement and may grow as additional roles become available.

In addition to this part-time vacancy, we are also establishing a talent pool for psychologists interested in future full-time or part-time ongoing and temporary positions across the region.

Live and work in a tight-knit, welcoming community just 90 minutes from Canberra and close to the Snowy Mountains. Enjoy a regional lifestyle without sacrificing your professional development or career impact.

About the Role

As a Senior Psychologist , you will :

• Lead and supervise a team of Psychologists in delivering high-quality services to offenders
• Provide expert clinical advice on complex and high-risk cases, including violent and sexual offenders
• Deliver direct psychological interventions and manage complex case presentations
• Provide regular individual and group supervision to psychologists and provisionally registered psychologist
• Oversee the professional development and training of any teams you manage
• Maintain accurate, compliant documentation in the CSNSW Psychology file, OIMS and other relevant systems
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure coordinated psychological service delivery

If application for Senior Specialist Psychologist grade is approved, you will also :

• Manage the most complex cases and provide high-level consultation across the Centre
• Drive research and service improvement initiatives
• Contribute to clinical governance and innovation in psychological practice

What we’re looking for

We want to hear from you if you have :

• Proven expertise in correctional, forensic, or clinical psychology
• Strong knowledge of contemporary correctional principles and risk assessment frameworks
• Experience delivering psychological interventions for mental health, cognitive impairment, and behavioural needs
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and supervisory capabilities
• Sound understanding of ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities in correctional psychology
• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in Psychology
• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Eligible to supervise provisional psychologists and students as a Board Approved Supervisor
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across NSW
• In-House CPD – Access professional development and supervision that meets Psychology Board of Australia requirements
• Leadership & Career Growth – Step into a senior clinical role with autonomy and purpose.
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a supportive, experienced team that values innovation.
• Purposeful Work – Drive rehabilitation outcomes that improve lives and community safety.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy the benefits of a regional role without sacrificing your professional goals.

Read to Apply?

Applications close 17 / 08 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm AEST.

Submit the following :

• Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) – Outline how you meet the role requirements.

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