Psychologist
2 days ago
Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist/Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist
Location: Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst, Parkes (surrounding areas considered) 12-Month Temporary Opportunity (with the possibility of extension), Part-time
Salary: $79,592 - $154,889 (pro-rata) p.a. + Superannuation & Annual Leave Loading
Why choose this role?
Join a passionate team where your work truly matters. As part of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), you'll be at the forefront of delivering trauma-informed care to vulnerable children, young people, families, and carers.
For more insights on the role and working for DCJ, please click HERE
We offer:
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid model with a blend of in-office and work-from-home flexibility.
- Work-Life Balance: Some flexibility around hours and generous leave provisions.
- Career Growth: Access to professional development, extensive supervision, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
- Competitive Pay: Attractive salary plus superannuation and leave loading.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health & wellbeing programs, mobile phone, laptop, and more
Why our psychologists love working for DCJ: "I love being a Child Protection and Permanency psych because I get to work with the most amazing young people in really flexible and innovative ways"
Your role
As part of the Psychological and Specialist Services team, you will work to deliver psychological assessment, therapeutic interventions and other professional services to DCJ client groups including children, young people, families and carers. Your role will be based within the LINKS Western team, a multidisciplinary service providing holistic and culturally informed best practice interventions for young people living in Out of Home Care.
In this rewarding position, you will:
- Work in an evidenced based trauma service being trained, supervised and supported by clinical supervisors who are experts in the field.
- Make a real difference working with a highly vulnerable children and families who are fantastic to work with.
Provisional registration, new graduates, or students near the end of their degree are encouraged to apply
Download the role description
What we're looking for
Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Psychology recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia, with either:
Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, or
Provisional registration with an ability to fulfil full registration within the relevant timeframes.
Experience: Knowledge of therapeutic frameworks for child abuse, neglect, and trauma.
- Driver's Licence: willingness to travel as required
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 Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment
Join a Team That's Making a Difference
Are you ready to join us?
Submit your application, including a cover letter (maximum two (2) pages and resume (maximum five (5) pages).
If you're applying for a Specialist Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, or Senior Specialist Psychologist role, please address the criteria outlined in the NSW Crown Employees Psychologist Award.
Applications close - 11:59pm, Friday, 7 November 2025.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact Erin Stuckey on
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, please contact Peter Luong on
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website 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 Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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