senior youth justice psychologist

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 700225

Location: CAVAN

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

• Exciting opportunity for those with a passion for working with young people
• We value people who have curiosity, passion and desire for continuous improvement
• Provide intervention to young people to desist from offending behaviour

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern 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 Youth Justice and Inclusion Support team is responsible for tertiary elements of the youth justice system, including custodial and community-based supervision and support. Through program and service development and delivery, they help children and young people with their rehabilitation and to reconnect with their family and culture.

Role Details

The Senior Youth Justice Psychologist plays a critical role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships, reporting to the Clinical Manager.

This position provides clinical and forensic expertise in supporting young people with complex psychological and behavioural needs within Youth Justice (YJ) settings.

You will lead psychological assessments and interventions, contribute to service development and practice improvement, and provide professional supervision to Psychology Masters students.

The role involves delivering high-quality clinical services, developing evidence-based programs, and offering expert consultation to senior managers and operational staff.

You will also be responsible for treatment planning, case formulation, and contributing to resource and program management within a multidisciplinary team.

This is a unique opportunity to support high-risk young people and make a meaningful impact within custodial and community-based settings. There are 2x ongoing opportunities.

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:

A Masters' level qualification in Clinical, Forensic or other Applied Psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia to practice as a psychologist.

Role Status: Ongoing

Salary Range: $104,180-$111,746 (AHP3)

Location: Cavan

Enquiries: Sky Lambert, 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 workplace adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive work environment. If you require any assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us at and a member of our team will get back to you.

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.

Applications close: 06/10/2025 11:30 PM