Psychologist Maitland Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice

• Temporary, Part-time (21 hrs per week) until 15 January 2027

• Location: Maitland 

• Psychologist, Salary ($79,592 - $139,824 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 Psychologist to support  the Youth Justice Community Office in Maitland. 

• Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering  psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services and as  part of a psychology and allied health team working across youth justice  community and custodial settings. 

• 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 such as the Parole Board. 

Got a question? 

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please  contact the hiring manager Zahia Chaaban on 0438 298 578 or  at [email protected]  

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 Olivia Alipalo on  0477 323 408 or via [email protected]  

Applications close : Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST. AG0577

To apply: visit jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au and quote job reference number: 86442