Overview
Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist
Location: Charlestown
Full-time | Ongoing
Salary: $79,592 - $139,824 p.a. + Superannuation & Annual Leave Loading
Why Choose This Role
* Join a passionate team where your work truly matters. As part of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), you\'ll be at the forefront of delivering trauma-informed care to vulnerable children, young people, families, and carers.
* Hybrid work model with a blend of in-office and work-from-home flexibility
* 35-hour workweek with generous leave provisions
* Professional development, extensive supervision, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact
* Competitive pay, health & wellbeing programs, mobile phone, laptop, and more
Your Role
As part of the Psychological and Specialist Services team, you will deliver psychological assessment, therapeutic interventions and other professional services to DCJ client groups including children, young people, families and carers. You will work in an evidenced-based trauma service, being trained, supervised and supported by clinical supervisors who are experts in the field. Provisional registration, new graduates, or students near the end of their degree are encouraged to apply.
What We\'re Looking For (Qualifications & Experience)
* Tertiary qualifications in Psychology recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia, with either:
o Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, or
o Provisional registration with an ability to fulfil full registration within the relevant timeframes
* Experience: Knowledge of therapeutic frameworks for child abuse, neglect, and trauma
* Driver\'s Licence: willingness to travel as required
Additional Information
Working for DCJ provides opportunities to make a difference and collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives. We are focused on reducing disadvantage and promoting an inclusive, diverse workforce. A talent pool may be created for future roles for up to 18 months.
How to Apply
Submit your application, including a cover letter (maximum two pages) and resume (maximum five pages). If applying for a Specialist Psychologist, address the criteria outlined in the NSW Crown Employees Psychologist Award. Applications close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 14 October 2025. For questions, contact Angela Berry at or Peter Luong at
Other
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of recruitment. We encourage people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, LGBTIQ+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diverse groups to apply. A recruitment adjustments page is available on the DCJ website.
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