Lead Psychologist

About Youth Off The Streets

Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. We offer crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services. We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.

Not all children and young people thrive in mainstream schools. Our registered and accredited independent high schools offer a flexible alternative for students in Years 9–12.

We operate six independent high schools that are registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Youth Off The Streets is also a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).

About the role:

We're seeking a passionate and experienced
Lead Psychologist
to join our Mental Health Team in a
job share capacity
, working
Wednesday to Friday
for a
12-month maternity leave cover
. This part-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance.

You'll provide clinical supervision, drive trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, and contribute to the development of mental health programs that support students across our school sites.

Some key responsibilities of this role include:

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to psychologists and counsellors
• Deliver targeted training aligned with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with ethical standards
• Lead mental health program development and contribute to policy and reporting
• Collaborate with the Education Executive Team on strategic initiatives

Qualifications & Expertise

• Essential:
• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and Board Approved Supervisor status
• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Psychology
• Minimum 5 years' experience in youth or school-based settings
• Proven experience supervising clinical staff and managing complex cases
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
• Commitment to Child Safe principles and ethical standards
• Desired:
• Experience working with First Nations students
• Advanced training in CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapeutic approaches

Certifications & Licences

• Current registration with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Working with children's check, police check, valid driver's licence
• Full Australian working rights

What we can offer you:

• A supportive team environment
• Career progression and development pathways
• EAP for yourself and your family
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Rewards and benefits program

To Apply

Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum).

At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation

This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.

The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.