Overview
Psychologist at Orana Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice.Temporary Full-Time up to 2 years. Location: Dubbo. Salary: $79,592 - $118,316 per annum, plus employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
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. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.
Your role
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.
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 with 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
Important information
Applications close Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
How to apply
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Inclusion and diversity
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes 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.
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