Overview
Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist/Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist
Location: Windsor (full-time) and Faulconbridge (part-time)
x2 ongoing opportunities
Salary: $79,592 - $154,889 p.a. + superannuation, annual leave loading and flex leave
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.
Your role
As part of the Psychological and Specialist Services team, you will work to deliver psychological assessment, therapeutic interventions and other professional services to DCJ client groups including children, young people, families and carers.
In this rewarding position, you will
* Work in an evidenced based trauma service being trained, supervised and supported by clinical supervisors who are experts in the field.
* Make a real difference working with highly vulnerable children and families who are fantastic to work with.
Provisional registration, new graduates, or students near the end of their degree are encouraged to apply!
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What we're looking for
* Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Psychology recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia, with either:
* Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, or
* 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
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Join a Team That's Making a Difference
Are you ready to join us?
Submit your application, including a cover letter (maximum two (2) pages) and resume (maximum five (5) pages).
Applications close – 11:59pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Contacts and support
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Soo See Yeo on Soosee.Yeo@dcj.nsw.gov.au. If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Peter Luong on Peter.Luong1@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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