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Lead Psychologist
Sentence Management Services; Specialist Operations; Community Corrections & Specialist Operations; Brisbane
The Lead Psychologist, Countering Violence Extremism will enhance community safety through the development of a service delivery model for countering violent extremism within the corrections population.
The role is responsible for providing clinical expertise to the assessment, intervention, and management of prisoners and offenders whom have been charged or convicted of terrorism offences or are at risk of radicalization.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | PO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/674717/26 |
| Closing date | 06-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | until 30 June 2028 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Shannon Atkins |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3565 7643 Access the National Relay Service |
The most suitable applicant will demonstrate their applied knowledge, skills and experiences against these essential role requirements of the Team Leader leadership stream:
• Specialist knowledge and experience in the assessment, management and treatment of violent extremist offenders within a correctional or similar environment;
• Specialist knowledge in applying structured professional judgement tools and operationalising risk management strategies to support service delivery within a security environment or similar;
• Research and analytical skills for investigating and analysing trends associated with the management of extremist offenders and ability to operationalise this information within policy and procedures;
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage and negotiate with relevant internal and external stakeholders, who often have competing interests, on sensitive and complex issues within a challenging environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with and provide support to a multidisciplinary team which includes clinical staff whom conduct forensic assessments and intervention;
• Demonstrated high level ability to work effectively and flexibly in an environment with the potential for high levels of political and public scrutiny;
• Proven ability to build and manage ongoing working relationships with a range of stakeholders; and
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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