At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide psychological support and interventions for judges in a dynamic court environment.
- Company: Department of Communities and Justice, focused on making a real difference.
- Benefits: Flexible work, competitive pay, training opportunities, and health programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a team that promotes mental wellbeing and supports the judicial system.
- Qualifications: Accredited psychology qualification and experience in complex environments.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Department: Psychological & Specialist Services – Sydney NSW
Casual/Temporary, Part time
We offer a hybrid working arrangement, with flexibility available. Temporary up to 2 years - Part Time (21 HPW)
Salary: In accordance with the Crown Employees (Psychologists) Award C8526.
Your role
This is a unique opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, human resources, Judicial, and Court Services staff to provide direct psychological assessment, intervention, therapeutic services, and educational support to District Court, Drug Court, Local Court, Children’s Court, and Coroner’s Court, and Judges.
Provide expert consultation to judges regarding mental health and wellbeing, as well as providing advice and reporting to the Executive Team in line with the Judicial Psychological Support and Wellbeing Program.
What you’ll do
- Promote resilience, provide early intervention, and reduce psychological risk by offering a dedicated, confidential support pathway for judges.
- Maintain confidential succinct documentation and psychological notes on all interactions with judges receiving psychological services.
- Work in collaboration with the Judicial Commission and DCJ Executive.
- Conduct and evaluate psychological interventions to ensure more complex situations are managed effectively.
- Adapt psychological literature for new programs, supports or research for the purpose of supporting judges and applying interventions.
- Present at conferences and events promoting the psychological and wellbeing services available to judges.
- Design and deliver wellbeing education programs for judges and limited staff.
What we’re looking for
- Experience providing ethical and effective psychology services in a dynamic environment with challenging situations, such as court, health, emergency services defence, corrections, regulation or other complex public services.
- Demonstrated expertise in assessment and treatment in psychological services including, vicarious trauma exposure, mental health concerns, and with general wellbeing support and preventative management.
- Demonstrated level of knowledge and understanding of court operations, judicial, and/or legal environments, principles and practices relevant to psychology assessment and treatments.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of psychologist’s ethical and legal obligations.
- Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
What We Offer
- 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.
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 LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Psychologist in Sydney employer: Department: Psychological & Specialist Services
Join the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) in Parramatta, where your role as a Psychologist will not only be rewarding but also impactful. With a strong focus on work-life balance, flexible arrangements, and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll have access to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision, empowering you to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. Experience a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that your skills contribute to meaningful change in the community.
Contact Details:
Department: Psychological & Specialist Services Recruitment Team
