Psychologist

Overview Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist/Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist Location: Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst, Parkes (surrounding areas considered) 12-Month Temporary Opportunity (with the possibility of extension), Part-time Salary: $79,592 - $154,889 (pro-rata) p.a. + Superannuation & Annual Leave Loading 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. For more insights on the role and working for DCJ, please visit the DCJ website. We Offer Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid model with a blend of in-office and work-from-home flexibility. Work-Life Balance: Some flexibility around hours and generous leave provisions. Career Growth: Access to professional development, extensive supervision, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Competitive Pay: Attractive salary plus superannuation and leave loading. Comprehensive Benefits: Health and wellbeing programs, mobile phone, laptop, and more. Why Our Psychologists Love Working For DCJ “I love being a Child Protection and Permanency psych because I get to work with the most amazing young people in really flexible and innovative ways” 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. Your role will be based within the LINKS Western team, a multidisciplinary service providing holistic and culturally informed best practice interventions for young people living in Out of Home Care. What you will do Deliver evidence-based trauma services, with training and supervision from clinical supervisors who are experts in the field. Work with highly vulnerable children and families, contributing to meaningful outcomes. Qualifications 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 the ability to fulfil full registration within relevant timeframes. Experience: Knowledge of therapeutic frameworks for child abuse, neglect, and trauma. Driver’s Licence: willingness to travel as required. Application details Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment. Submit your application, including a cover letter (maximum two pages) and resume (maximum five pages). If applying for a Specialist Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, or Senior Specialist Psychologist role, please address the criteria outlined in the NSW Crown Employees Psychologist Award. Applications close: 11:59pm, Friday, 7 November 2025. Questions and accessibility For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, contact Erin Stuckey at For recruitment adjustments to support your application, contact Peter Luong at Visit the DCJ recruitment adjustments page for more information. Inclusion and diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTIQ+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, carers and other diversity groups. Note: A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles up to 18 months. For more information, visit DCJ’s recruitment journey page. #J-18808-Ljbffr