Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130 (including salary $110,873 - $124,173) + allowances

Population and Primary Health Care – Prison Health

Darwin, Palmerston

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

The Role

As a Senior Psychologist, you will be responsible for delivering culturally appropriate, evidence-based psychological services and providing clinical leadership to support case management for clients in custody. You’ll provide expert advice on clinical and program issues, lead quality improvement initiatives, and supervise and mentor staff within a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll also coordinate research activities, facilitate educational programs, and ensure service delivery aligns with professional standards and organisational priorities.

Our Services

NT Health’s Population and Primary Health Care – Prison Health Service division delivers comprehensive health care people in custody across Northern Territory correctional facilities. Services include primary health care, chronic disease management, mental health and psychological support, emergency response, and preventive health programs.

Specialist services are provided through visiting clinicians and telehealth, ensuring access to high-quality care in a secure environment. Our multidisciplinary team delivers culturally appropriate, evidence-based care that supports rehabilitation and positive health outcomes for people in custody. Your expertise in psychology will make a real difference in this unique and challenging area of health care.

About you

• You’re a skilled clinician committed to collaborative, culturally responsive care in a complex correctional setting. To be successful you’ll have:
• A tertiary qualification in Psychology and be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Recent clinical experience in psychological assessment, treatment and rehabilitation methods for adults including providing contemporary psychological services
• Proven experience in evidence informed treatment for psychological disorders with the ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Proven ability to work effectively with clients and carers from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Proven strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skills with high-level experience in team-based care.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Generous leave entitlements
• Up to $1,724 leave loading per annum
• Salary packaging
• 12% superannuation
• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Relocation assistance
• Study or research assistance
• Professional practice supervision/mentoring

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Quote vacancy number:  41065

Closing date:   04/01/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.