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Criminal Psychologists, also known as Forensic Psychologists, are registered professionals who work within the Australian legal system. They carry out psychological assessments and diagnoses and prepare formal psychological reports for legal agencies such as courts, parole boards, and mental health tribunals.
As a Criminal Psychologist you could be sitting on a parole board and reviewing an inmate’s request for release, using an approved psychological test to assess an offender and their competency to stand trial, appearing in court as an expert witness, preparing a written report for a government agency, collaborating with a team of case management professionals, or attending professional development training to keep your APAC registration up-to-date.
The average salary for Registered Psychologists in Australia is currently $107,432 per annum, this includes criminal psychologists. These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
There are more than 44,000 psychologists registered in Australia right now, some of these are Criminal Psychologists. They can work in correctional services, policing, courts, juvenile justice, parole and probation, child protection, and community services.
To become a Criminal Psychologist in Australia you must complete a Bachelor’s degree in psychology approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Examples include: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Psychological Science, and Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
Once you have your degree, the next steps to registration with APAC involve:
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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