Overview
Psychologist - Gosford Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice
– NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Location: Gosford. Employment type: Full-time. Ongoing.
Salary: $79,592 – $139,824 per annum, plus employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
Your role
Youth Justice is looking for an innovative and energetic Psychologist to service their Gosford Community Office. You will operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services. You will also 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.
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.
Be dynamic and able to think on their feet and responsive to individual needs and situations.
You will be part of a team of Youth Justice Psychologists reporting to a Clinical Manager, providing psychological support to the Community office.
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
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
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
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button. Applications close Monday 13 October 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Contact and Additional Information
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Michael Gathercole via If you require recruitment adjustments, please call Lisa Smith on or via
We are committed to inclusion and diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTIQ+ people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. For more information on DCJ's inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit the DCJ website.
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📌 Psychologist - Gosford Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 New South Wales