Psychologist

Psychologist at all stages of their career!

Location: St Marys

Full-time, ongoing opportunity

$76,531 - $148,932 p.a. + superannuation and annual leave loading

Excellent working conditions including 35-hour week, flexible working hours, balance of in-person and work from home arrangements, professional development opportunities and generous leave provisions

Provisional registration, new graduates, or students near the end of their degree are encouraged to apply!

If you’re looking for student placement, reach out to our hiring manager!

Your role
 

Psychological & Specialist Services is currently seeking psychologists to join our LINKS program. LINKS Trauma Healing Service (LINKS) delivers trauma focused, evidence-based support to children in out-of-home care.  The program seeks to decrease trauma symptoms, increase psychological wellbeing and improve behavioural and emotional functioning for this cohort of young people. As clinical leaders in trauma-informed intervention, we are dedicated to ensuring that vulnerable children and families receive the highest quality therapeutic support to promote their overall wellbeing and resilience.

Our psychologists:

• Work within a multidisciplinary team that collaborate to provide holistic assessment and intervention plans for children, young people, families and carers.
• Specialise in trauma informed therapeutic assessment and intervention (e.g. TF-CBT and EMDR).
• Equip staff through training and reflective practice sessions.
• Provide specialist consultation to guide casework practice.

If you are a motivated team player, value building connections within community, resilient in challenging situations, committed to evidence-based practice and bringing about change in vulnerable children’s lives, we encourage you to apply. The role is open to psychologists with general registration, registered psychologists with endorsements and those who are provisionally registered.

While the location is based at DCJ’s St Marys office, some travel will be required to other local offices, in addition to meeting with clients at various sites including but not limited to their schools and homes.
 

What we’re looking for

• 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.
• Knowledge of theoretical and therapeutic frameworks that underpin assessment and intervention in the context of child abuse/neglect/trauma.
• An understanding of the application of psychological theory, assessment and intervention when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from diverse cultural backgrounds, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+.
• Current driver’s licence as some travelling will be required.

Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:
 

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

Download the role description

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexibility with a Hybrid Work Model (combination of working from home and the office)
• The provision of extensive supervision and professional development opportunities in a very supportive environment
• Invitation to the Annual Psychological and Specialist Services Conference
• Training in group work programs and subsequent delivery and co-facilitation to clients and professionals
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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!

Are you ready to join us?

To apply candidates must submit a covering letter outlining relevant experience and interest in the role, and an up-to-date resume.

Applications close - 11:59pm, Sunday 19 January 2025

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Kimberley Lewis on Kimberley.Lewis@dcj.nsw.gov.au and Gaylene Griffiths on Gaylene.Griffiths@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment to 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 lies at the heart of how we recruit

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.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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