Chief Psychologist

NSW Department of Justice

Sydney NSW

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work (Healthcare and Medical)

Full time

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Location: Opportunities to work across metropolitan and regional NSW.

Employment type: Temporary Full Time - 12 Months

Salary: 162,379 plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

We are hiring a chief Psychologist to manage, supervise and lead a team in the provision of direct psychological services to offenders within custodial and community locations in an allocated region or area of responsibility.

You will provide advice and support in relation to the revision and development of policy and procedures relating to psychological services a real difference—helping individuals change and creating safer communities for everyone.

What you’ll do

As Chief Psychologist, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility in making decisions related to psychological service provision.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead and manage the delivery of psychological services and programs to offenders across custodial and community locations on a regional basis or within area of responsibility.

Develop and oversee policy, procedures, and strategic direction for statewide psychological services.

Supervise and support psychologists, including professional development, training, and high-level clinical supervision.

Provide expert consultation on complex cases, mental health, behavioural management, and suicide prevention.

Ensure compliance with documentation standards and contribute to reporting, research, and data analysis to support service improvement.

What we’re looking for

Experience in the development, establishment, and implementation of psychological services on a regional and/or state-wide basis.

High level knowledge and understanding of contemporary correctional concepts, principles and practices relevant to the provision of psychology services

Expert knowledge and understanding of the complexities relating to the provision of psychological services within a correctional environment

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the psychologist's ethical and legal obligations and professional accountability particularly the CSNSW policies and procedures.

High level knowledge and ability in the professional supervision of psychologists.

What You Bring

Post-graduate tertiary psychology qualifications at Master’s level or higher, current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, and is eligible to be a Board-approved supervisor.

Full Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, with an Area of Practice Endorsement (as above)

Current driver’s licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

Chief Psychologist Applicants

This role description is to be read in conjunction with the relevant conditions, characteristics and criteria included in the Crown Employees (Psychologists) Award C8526 of 15 April 2016.

What to Submit?

A Cover Letter (Max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements.

Your résumé (Max 5 pages) highlights your experience, qualifications and impact.

Applications close Tuesday, 25/11/2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

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Divya Soni: divya.soni@dcj.nsw.gov.au, 0297651987 Crosbi Knight: crosbi.knight2@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au, 0459868417