Psychologist (Provisional or Full Registration)

About this role

This role is based fully onsite at Mount Gambier Prison, in Mount Gambier SA. Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates. 

What G4S can offer you

• A supportive team - work in our multidisciplinary team of about twenty, including another Psychologist, Social Workers and report to our Resettlement & Reintegration Manager
• Diverse and important work - make a real difference to the community by working with and supporting a broad range of people with various issues.
• Uncapped $500 bonuses for referring someone that becomes a G4S employee
• Competitive Salary + Relocation Support - for those suitable candidates, we will discuss salary and relocation support where needed

The role and team

We are looking for a Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist to join us at Mount Gambier Prison. It's a campus-style prison with work and education programs, and we manage and rehabilitate offenders. We are seeking a Psychologist who can take the lead in overseeing and managing prisoners who present as a high risk of suicide and/or self-harm, as well as providing advice to staff regarding best practice in supporting this group. You will work as an immediate team of two experts, partnering with the broader Rehabilitiation & Reintegration teams.

This role would be perfect for a professional with an interest in working in a correctional environment. In this role you will:

• Provide advice about the management of vulnerable and at-risk prisoners.
• Facilitate criminogenic and psychoeducational group intervention programs to prisoners at Mount Gambier Prison, in partnership with staff from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
• Assist in the oversight of the High-Risk Assessment Team that manages prisoners at increased risk of suicide and self-harm.
• Ensure regular team meetings occur to maintain communication and currency of practice amongst Social Workers and Case Management Coordinators.
• Liaise with the Sentence Management Unit (SMU), Rehabilitation Programs Branch (RPB), the Parole Board, and the Serious Offenders Committee regarding case management of those who are at risk.
• Work with various staff, community agencies and the Department of Correctional Services to provide pre-release planning and post release support for prisoners.

What we're looking for

• Completion of a Master's degree in Psychology.
• Current registration as a practising psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA). We will also accept those who are provisionally registered and working towards their full registration. 
• Holder of a current driver's licence or probationary licence.

The recruitment process

• Apply online with a CV and cover letter for the role.
• Have a short phone call with our Talent Acquisition Team to learn more about the role. 
• After this you will be invited to an online interview via Google Meet or an onsite interview, depending on your location. 
• A tour of Mount Gambier Prison.
• Background checks, including a national police check, reference checks and a prison clearance.

About Mount Gambier Prison

G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 672 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. There are numerous roles and opportunities for career development within the prison - with positions ranging from Correctional Officers, Industries Supervisors, Education Coordinators, Case Management Coordinators, Recreation Officers, Operational Support Officers, Management Roles, and Administration positions.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company, is a world-leading security and facility services company that delivers tailored, integrated solutions. With a global workforce of approximately 800,000 employees across 100 countries and nearly 2,000 employees throughout Australia and New Zealand, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to safeguard assets, people and communities. We are a preferred partner for complex and high-risk environments, allowing our government, law enforcement and industry clients to focus on their core business. People are the heart of everything we do. From safeguarding critical infrastructure in mining, health, finance, and data centres to delivering essential justice services—including prisons, courts, prisoner escort and transport, electronic monitoring, and mobile speed cameras—our mission is to keep our communities and the people in our care safe.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit www.g4s.com.au.