At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert psychological support and mentoring to 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: Inclusive workplace valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Join a team that collaborates to improve lives and tackle disadvantage.
- Qualifications: Post-graduate psychology qualifications and experience in supervision required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ 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
Drawing on your supervision experience, you will provide professional support, guidance and mentoring to the psychologist working within a multidisciplinary team of Human Resources, Judicial and Court Services staff. The team provides direct psychological assessment, intervention, therapeutic services and educational support to District Court, Drug Court, Local Court, Children’s Court, Coroner’s Court Judges. You will 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 Psychological Support and Wellbeing Program.
What you'll do
- Provide an ethical and effective psychology service in a dynamic environment for Judges who are charged with making significant legal decisions.
- Oversee all professional supervision, training, and development for psychologist/s in the team, including developing specific training for psychologist/s and other staff as required.
- Represent the Department externally in matters relating to psychology and related services.
- Maintain succinct documentation and psychological notes on all interactions with Judges receiving psychological services.
- Work in collaboration with the Judicial Commission and DCJ Executive.
- Present at conferences and events promoting the psychological services available to Judges.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in the development, establishment, and implementation of psychological services on a regional and/or state-wide basis.
- Experience in courts or legal settings is highly regarded, but not essential.
- Relevant experience may come from settings such as health, emergency services, defence, corrections, regulation or other complex public services.
- Expert knowledge and understanding of the complexities relating to the provision of psychological services within a complex environment.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the psychologist's ethical and legal obligations and professional accountability particularly the Court Services / CTSD / Judiciary policies and procedures.
- Experience in the professional supervision of psychologists.
- Post-graduate tertiary psychology qualifications at master’s level or higher, current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, and is eligible to be a Board-approved supervisor.
- Current driver's licence with ability 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.
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.
Applications close: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Kristina Esteban, Principal Project Manager.
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 Paola Piña | Talent Acquisition Officer.
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.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Senior 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
