About Youth Off The Streets
Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. We offer crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services. We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.
Not all children and young people thrive in mainstream schools. Our registered and accredited independent high schools offer a flexible alternative for students in Years 9–12.
We operate six independent high schools that are registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Youth Off The Streets is also a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).
About the role:
We are seeking a fulltime School Psychologist to join our team at our school in Wollongong.
This role provides counselling and psychological services to students and their families, assisting them to develop to their potential and take responsibility for their life choices through participation in Youth Off The Streets programs.
Experience, Skills and Abilities:
* Minimum 3 years' experience in direct service provision to young people
* Experience in providing therapeutic counselling to school students with challenging behaviours
* Knowledge working with students who are in Out Of Home Care, have complex mental health needs and Alcohol and Other Drug issues
* Experience working with Young People with Trauma, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety.
* Have knowledge of running Solution Focused, CBT, harm minimisation or group sessions
* Be able to conduct, interpret and report on psychometric testing
* Have had exposure to planning and working with parent groups
* Demonstrate knowledge of family and domestic violence and child protection issues
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to students and their families
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles that underpin a child safe organisation including mandatory child protection procedures
* Have an understanding of adolescent development
* Demonstrated capacity to respect and work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of diverse cultural backgrounds
Requirements:
The person we seek will have the following:
* Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner's Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Psychology
What we can offer you:
* A supportive team environment
* Training and professional development
* EAP for yourself and your family
* Salary packaging up to $15,900
* Self Care Leave
To Apply
Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum).
Youth Off The Streets embraces The Sanctuary Model as the foundation of our organisational culture. This trauma-informed approach guides how we support young people and staff, prioritising safety, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. It shapes our practices in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and healing from trauma—creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment for all.
At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.
Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation
The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.
We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.