Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver contemporary programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life.
With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The division also supports DHS's Closing the Gap commitments.
Role Details
The Senior Youth Justice Psychologist is a role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Clinical Manager for:
providing leadership in the discipline of psychology both within and external to Youth Justice (YJ)
providing specialist clinical and forensic psychological assessment and intervention, with individuals and groups with complex needs
contributing to practice improvement and service development within a team and across YJ
consulting, supporting and leading Psychology Masters students by leading, overseeing and monitoring the quality of work undertaken by them
contributing to planning, program management and resource management within a team in YJ.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Essential Qualifications




Incumbent should hold a Masters' level qualification in Clinical, Forensic or other Applied Psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia to practice as a psychologist.
Additional Information
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of 2 pages, addressing how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the role description.
You are also required to provide three work referees, one of whom must be your recent line manager, and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website
Enquiries to:
Sarah Sutton
Phone: ******** ***
Email: ******
Diversity and Inclusion
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at ******* and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

📌 Senior Youth Justice Psychologist (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Human Services
📍 Adelaide