Do you want to work with clinical leaders in trauma interventions for children?

Join our team of dedicated psychologists and help us to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

A temporary Psychologist role to minimum July 2024 (possible extension) is available in the New England district.

• Flexible location within New England – can be based in Tamworth, Moree, Glen Innes or Inverell
• Salary range: $74,302 - $126,518 p.a. plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development and career progression.
• Flexible work practices including some work from home, flexible working hours, 35 hour week and flex leave.
• A talent pool for future positions will also be created

Your role

Are you a passionate psychologist looking for a meaningful opportunity to improve mental health outcomes for children and their families? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Psychological & Specialist Services is currently seeking psychologists to join New England Team. This role could be based in your choice of Tamworth, Moree, Narrabri, Glen Innes or Inverell.  As clinical leaders in trauma-informed intervention, we are dedicated to ensuring that vulnerable children and families receive the highest quality therapeutic support to promote their well-being and resilience.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a life-changing difference to children and families experiencing adversity. You will use your skills and expertise to provide trauma-informed therapeutic assessments and interventions that utilise evidence-based approaches. You will also work closely with our internal and external stakeholders, including caseworkers, multidisciplinary teams, and other professionals.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide trauma-informed therapeutic assessments and interventions that utilise evidence-based approaches for children, young people and families.
• Provide specialist consultations to guide casework practice in complex mental health matters.
• Build capacity within casework staff through training and reflective practice sessions.

Desired skills and experience 

To be successful in this role, you must have a passion for helping others and a strong commitment to improving mental health outcomes of children, young people and families. The successful candidate must possess:

• Ability to administer, and an understanding of the reliability and validity, of standardised and non-standardised psychological tests, questionnaires and rating scales.
• Scientist-practitioner approach to assessment, formulation and provision of evidence-based intervention to address the behavioural, emotional, cognitive, and attachment needs of the child and their family.
• An understanding of the application of psychological theory, assessment and intervention when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from diverse cultural backgrounds, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as a member of a specialised team and to provide regular reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, and to prioritise workload.

For further information, please download a copy of the role description. 

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia, either:
• Full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, or
• Provisional registration with the ability to fulfil full registration within the relevant timeframes.

• Knowledge of theoretical and therapeutic frameworks that underpin assessment and intervention in the context of child abuse/neglect.
• Current driver’s license.

Appointments are subject to:

• Reference checks:
• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

What’s in it for you?

• Individual and group supervision including supervision to fulfil AHPRA requirements.
• Connecting you with peers who can supervise and support you throughout your journey at DCJ.
• Provide ongoing opportunities to build on your skills.
• Opportunities to attend the annual Psychological & Specialist Services Conference and to engage in innovative projects across the organisation.

“WE DO WORK THAT REALLY MATTERS.”

DCJ provides the scope to develop and implement new and innovative interventions so that you can make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, young people, families and communities. We're focused on breaking down barriers and empowering young people to reach their full potential.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a team of dedicated, innovative psychologists to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. If you are a passionate professional and committed to making a positive impact in the world, we encourage you to apply today and join our team! 

Inclusion and Diversity lie 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, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.

To apply 

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages).

Got any questions? 

For more information about the role please contact Gemma Clarke – [email protected] using the subject line: Psychologist - New England / Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you’ve got a question about the role or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please, contact Ghislaine Abel via [email protected] or 97653313.

Some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. For more information visit Our Process.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application!