Overview
Location: St Marys. Multiple Temporary Fulltime & Part time roles available for Psychologists at Cobham Youth Justice Centre – Youth Justice.
Salary: $76,531 – $134,446 per annum, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Note: This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Applications from individuals holding provisional registration as psychologists will be considered.
Your role
Youth Justice is looking for innovative and dynamic Psychologists to service their Youth Justice Centre based in St Marys.
* Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services.
* Provide a consultancy service to staff regarding the psychological needs of Youth Justice clients within custodial and community locations, as well as advice to statutory authorities.
What You'll Do
* Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, including those who sexually offend.
* Assist in the formulation and review of individual Risk-Needs-Responsivity based case plans for the management and supervision of young people on remand or sentenced to a custodial or community order.
* Deliver training to staff, including Youth Justice Caseworkers, in the screening, identification and support of young people with mental health problems, intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.
* Maintain confidential documentation, including electronic Case Notes on Client Information Management System, in accordance with departmental policies, APS guidelines on record keeping and professional ethics.
* Prepare reports, advice, and consultation to statutory authorities such as Children's Courts, the Serious Young Offenders Review Panel, State Parole Authority, and Mental Health Review Tribunal.
What We're Looking For
* Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology
* Current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
* A current Drivers' Licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW
* Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance
What We Offer
* A challenging and rewarding career
* Flexible, autonomous work environment
* Competitive pay and conditions
* Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
How to Apply
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment to inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. You do not need to meet every desired requirement to be considered.
Targeted and Additional Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months. For more information about applying, visit DCJ Careers.
Inclusion and diversity are core to our recruitment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Applications Close
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Contact
Kim Voss – Clinical Manager at or For recruitment adjustments, contact Olivia Alipalo at or via
Additional Information
A talent pool may be created for future roles. For more information, visit the DCJ website.
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