Provisional Psychologist Clinician (Rehabilitation & Reintegration Services)
Job No:GEO8632
Location:Ravenhall Correctional Centre & Community Reintegration Centre
Graduate & Early Career Opportunity Supported Supervision Meaningful Forensic Practice
Full Time Salary Starting from $87000 plus Superannuation
The Opportunity
GEO isseekingmotivated and passionate Provisional Psychologists to join our Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services team at Ravenhall Correctional Centre with opportunities for supported practice at the GEO Community Reintegration Centre.
This role is ideally suited to postgraduate students or graduates completing their Masters Doctoral training or 51 supervised pathways who are seeking rich structured forensic experience under the supervision of approved Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) supervisors.
At GEO Provisional Psychologists are fully integrated into clinical teams and supported to develop strong forensic assessment and intervention skills within a highly respected Continuum of Care model. This is an exceptional opportunity to build specialist capability early in your career within one of Australias most innovative correctional rehabilitation environments.
Your Key Impact Areas
As a Provisional Psychologist you will work under close supervision within a multidisciplinary clinical team and will:
Conduct structured clinical interviews psychometric testing functional behaviourassessmentsand risk assessments
Develop comprehensive forensic case formulations and individualised treatment plans
Deliver individual cognitive-behavioural interventions addressing criminogenic needs treatment readiness traumadistressand reintegration
Co-facilitate evidence-based group programs targeting violence substance use family violence antisocial thinking problem solving and impulsivity
Participate in family-based rehabilitation programs at the Community Reintegration Centre
Provide supported post-release psychological support to selected ex-prisoners
Contribute to case conferences reintegrationplanningand multidisciplinary reviews
Collaborate with custodial teamsForensicare GEO HealthYMCAand other alliance partners
Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and data integrity
Participate in intensive clinical supervision reflectivepracticeand professional development
This role provides real-world forensic experience continuouslearningand direct contribution to reducing reoffending.
For more information about the role please review thePosition Description.
Our Unique Setting
Ravenhall Correctional Centre is Victorias largest and most progressivecorrectional facility recognised nationally for its rehabilitation-first philosophy and integrated service model.
With specialist units including the Forensic Mental Health Unit Close Supervision Unit and Mission-Based Unit alongside a strong post-release community reintegration serviceyourlearning exposure will be broad challenging and professionally transformative.
You will work with complex high-needs client groups while being strongly supported in your development as a psychologist.
Why This Role Is Ideal for Career Development
As a Provisional Psychologist at GEO you will:
Gain structured forensic training aligned to PBA registration pathways
Develop advanced skills in risk assessmentformulationand intervention
Build experience with complex presentations in a highly supported setting
Learn directly from Senior Clinicians and multidisciplinary specialists
Position yourself for future progression into forensicclinicalor senior psychologist roles
The Rewards: Investing in Your Career and Wellbeing
Joining GEO means being part of a team committed to professional excellence and making a real difference. We offer a compelling range of benefits:
Professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
Competitive salary and free parking
Employee Assistance Program
Staff gym
Subsidised meals
Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)
Ready to Start Your Forensic Psychology Career
If you are passionate about evidence-based rehabilitation forensic psychology and making meaningful social impact we welcome your application.
Pleasesubmit:
A cover letter addressing your suitability and training pathway
Your current resume
Pre-employment checksinclude:
In-person or virtual interview
Reference checks
Fit2Work and National Police Certificate
Pre-employment medical and fitness assessment
Please note that clearance processes can take68 weeks.
For more information contact:
Applications close at 11:59pmSunday 17thJanuary 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:
INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE
Required Experience:
IC
Our role is to deliver better corrections, and in doing so, help create a safer community. Our goal is to be the best provider of correctional services. INTEGRITY | RESPECT | ACCOUNTABLE | AGILE | INNOVATIVE