Psychologist

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

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 with our other Psychologist, reporting into our Resettlement and Reintegration Manager.

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

• Oversee and provide professional supervision to the prison Social Workers.
• 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.
• Shortlisted applicants will receive a 10-minute phone call from our Talent Advisor (Allegra) - 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 and the Limestone Coast

Mount Gambier, South Australia's largest regional city with a population of 35,724, is conveniently located almost midway between Adelaide (436 km) and Melbourne (441 km). The city offers a community-focused lifestyle and is well-equipped with educational facilities, including public and private primary and secondary schools, along with UniSA and TAFE SA campuses for various qualifications. Paired with affordable housing options, both rental and owned, it's easy to see why so many are choosing to make the move.

Beyond the city, the broader Limestone Coast region boasts access to some of South Australia's finest coastline, offering safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing, and surf. This area is further enriched by a world-class wine region, abundant open spaces, outstanding national parks, and diverse sporting and recreational facilities.

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 leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit g4s.com/careers-anz. To hear directly from our staff about why they enjoy working at G4S, visit g4s.com/careers-anz/life-at-g4s.