Psychologists - Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Psychologists - Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice

Division : Northern CPPYJ Location :

Kariong, NSW, AU, 2250

Req ID : 76696

Psychologists –

Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre,

Youth Justice

  • 1 x Temporary Full time up to 12 months.
  • 1 x Temporary Part time (2 days per week) up to 12 months.
  • Location : Kariong
  • Psychologist, Salary ($76,531 - $134,446 pa / pro rata), plus employer's contribution to superannuation 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

Youth Justice is looking for innovative and dynamic Provisional Psychologists / Psychologists to service Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre based in Kariong.

  • Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services.
  • 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.

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.
  • Be dynamic and able to think on their feet.
  • Responsive to individual needs and situations.

You will be part of a team of Youth Justice Psychologists reporting to a Clinical Manager, providing psychological support to the Centre.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology.
  • 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.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks / clearances :

  • National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.

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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.
  • Flexible, autonomous work environment.
  • Competitive pay and conditions.
  • Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
  • Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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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 where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below :

  • Outline the considerations you make when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to ensure a culturally safe and responsive therapeutic service.
  • Outline your experience working within a multidisciplinary team. Provide an example where you have had to navigate a challenging situation within this context; how did you manage this situation and what was the outcome?

Applications close Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11 : 59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Erin Hyde on or via

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Lisa Smith on or via

Visit 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 .

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

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