Listed By : NSW Department of Communities & Justice on 18 Aug 2025
Youth Justice
· Temporary Part time (21 hoursper week) up to 12 months
· Psychologist, Salary ($79,592 - $139,824 pro rata), plus employer'scontribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This position is open to AustralianAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only
Your role
Youth Justice is looking for an innovativeand dynamic Provisional Psychologist or Clinical Psychology Registrar to joinour Psychology and Allied Health Services team in the Central and Far WestYouth Justice Teams located in Dubbo NSW. Working as part of a team you will:
· Advocatefor the psychosocial health needs ofAboriginal Young people, their families and community in a holistic andculturally sound manner.
· Operate as a member of amulti-disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, andtherapeutic services.
· Provide a consultancy serviceto staff regarding the psychological needs of Youth Justice clients withincustodial and community locations, as well as advice to statutory authoritiessuch as the Parole Board.
Interestedin learning more about the lifestyle opportunities available in Western NSW?
Read about the housing opportunities, amenities, and attractions in Western NSW andwhy it might be the perfect home for you
What you'll do
You will be part of a team of experienced Youth JusticePsychologists reporting to a Clinical Manager, providing psychological supportwithin the Community and Custody setting. In your role you will provide thefollowing
· Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, anddeliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, includingthose who sexually offend.
· Create holistic treatmentplans to support the needs of young people, their families and community.
· Assist in the formulation and review of individual Risk -Needs - Responsivity based case plans for the management and supervision ofyoung people on remand or sentenced to a custodial or community order.
· Engage with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in arespectful and collaborative manner.
· Liaise with a range ofprofessionals including Aboriginal Caseworkers, Aboriginal Practice Officers,the YJNSW Aboriginal Strategic and Co-ordination Unit, Koori Children's Court,Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderHealth Workers.
· Deliver training to staff, including Youth JusticeCaseworkers, in the screening, identification and support of young people withmental health problems, intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.
· Maintain confidential documentation, including electronicCase Notes on Client Information Management System, in accordance withdepartmental policies, APS guidelines on record keeping and professionalethics.
· Prepare reports, advice, and consultation to statutoryauthorities such as Children's Courts, the Serious Young Offenders ReviewPanel, State Parole Authority, and Mental Health Review Tribunal.
· Be dynamic andable to think on their feet.
· Responsive toindividual needs and situations.
What we're looking for
· Current provisional orfull registration (Clinical Psychology registrar) with the Psychology Board ofAustralia:
· A current Drivers'Licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW
· Current NSW Workingwith Children Check clearance.
As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/orTorres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations people.
Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuineoccupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-DiscriminationAct 1977.
There are two alternatives toconfirming your Aboriginality, oneof which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Eitherwill be accepted:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form
or
Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginalorganisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses thethree criteria listed below:
· is of Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander descent, and
· identifies as an Aboriginal and/orTorres Strait Islander person, and
· is accepted as a such by theAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
If you are viewing this ad inSeek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set upa profile or login via your existing Seek account.
To apply directly via the DCJCareers site click here .Search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button.
We offer a varietyof benefits, including:
· A challenging andrewarding career
* Flexible, autonomouswork environment
· Competitive pay andconditions
* Trainingand development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
· Health & Wellbeing and Employee AssistancePrograms.
Want moreinformation? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for theDepartment of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities tomake a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, toimprove lives and realise the potential of children, adults,families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work thatreally matters.
Click apply. Youwill need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a coverletter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focuscapabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targetedquestions below:
For more information about the role or whatit's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager ClinicalManager Todd Heard on 0427 809 123 or todd.heard@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you've got a question about applying orwould benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you performat your best (including an alternate methodsubmission of the application), please contact Olivia Alipalo via Olivia.Alipalo@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart ofhow we recruit
We continue to hire great people with awide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people withdisability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, peopleidentifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers,and other diversity groups.
A talent pool may be createdfor future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18months.
Thank you for your interestin this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Getfree, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learnmore: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Contact Details For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Clinical Manager Todd Heard on 0427 809 123 or todd.heard@dcj.nsw.gov.au
#J-18808-Ljbffr