Psychologist – Maitland Youth Justice Community Office
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Temporary, Fulltime role (35 hrs) or two part‐time roles (21 hrs and 14 hrs per week) up to August 2028.
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Salary: $79,592 – $139,824 pa (pro rata) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
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Essential Information
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- Targeted recruitment – preference will be given to candidates who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
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- Location: Maitland.
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- Reports to: Clinical Manager. Part of a multidisciplinary Youth Justice Psychology team.
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What You'll Do
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- Operate as a member of a multi‐disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services in youth justice community and custodial settings.
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- Provide consultancy to staff regarding the psychological needs of Youth Justice clients in custodial and community locations and advise statutory authorities such as the Parole Board.
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- Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, including those who sexually offend.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Maintain confidential documentation, including electronic case notes on the Client Information Management System, in accordance with departmental policies, APS guidelines on record keeping and professional ethics.
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- Prepare reports, advice and consultation for statutory authorities such as Children's Courts, the Serious Young Offenders Review Panel, State Parole Authority and Mental Health Review Tribunal.
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- Be dynamic and able to think on your feet; respond to individual needs and situations.
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What We're Looking For
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- Minimum four‐year accredited qualification in psychology.
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- Current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
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- Current driver's licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
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- Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
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- Reference checks; may also require National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
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Benefits
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- A challenging and rewarding career.
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- Adaptable, autonomous work environment.
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- Competitive pay and conditions.
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- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
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- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
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📌 Psychologist - Maitland Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice (Newcastle)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Newcastle
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