Overview
Aboriginal Provisional Psychologist | Psychologist – Orana Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice
Location: Dubbo
Temporary Part time (21 hours per week) up to 12 months. Salary for Psychologist: ($79,592 - $139,824 pro rata), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only
Your role
Youth Justice is looking for an innovative and dynamic provisional psychologist or clinical psychology registrar to join our Psychology and Allied Health Services Team in the Central and Far West Youth Justice Teams located in Dubbo NSW. Working as part of a team you will:
* Advocate for the psychosocial health needs of Aboriginal young people, their families and community in a holistic and culturally sound manner.
* Operate as a member of a multidisciplinary 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 such as the Parole Board.
What you'll do
You will be part of a team of experienced Youth Justice Psychologists reporting to a Clinical Manager, providing psychological support within the Community and Custody setting. Your responsibilities include:
* Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, including those who sexually offend.
* Create holistic treatment plans 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 of young people on remand or sentenced to a custodial or community order.
* Engage with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in a respectful and collaborative manner.
* Liaise with a range of professionals 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 Islander Health Workers.
* 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.
* Responsive to individual needs and situations.
What we're looking for
* Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology
* Current provisional or full registration (Clinical Psychology registrar) 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
* Aboriginality
As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations people. Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
How to apply
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, click here and search for the job, then click the 'Apply now' button. If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account. For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people: https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html
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
We do work that really matters. Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides opportunities to make a real difference. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer.
Applications close Sunday, 14th September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
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. For questions about applying or if you require recruitment adjustments, contact Olivia Alipalo via Olivia.Alipalo@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Includes Inclusion and Diversity in recruitment. A talent pool may be created for future roles, valid for up to 18 months.
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