The Department of Communities and Justice (Youth Justice) is seeking a Psychologist to support the Youth Justice Community Office in Maitland on a temporary, part-time basis (21 hours per week) until 15 January 2027. The role involves multidisciplinary work, psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services across community and custodial settings.

Preference will be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

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

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.

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Zahia Chaaban on or at

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 or via

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

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

Details: The Senior Social Worker is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position within Clinical Practice, Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services. The role delivers high-level social work services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families experiencing complex social, emotional, wellbeing and educational challenges that impact engagement in learning.

The Senior Social Worker undertakes complex psychosocial assessment, provides evidence-based interventions, case management and consultation services, and works collaboratively with schools, families, community organisations and government agencies to improve student wellbeing, participation and educational outcomes. The position contributes specialist social work expertise to multidisciplinary service delivery and supports strategic initiatives that strengthen inclusive and equitable education outcomes.

The role provides cultural leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary teams, promoting culturally safe, responsive and inclusive practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families. The Senior Social Worker brings vital cultural knowledge and perspectives into the workforce, influencing service delivery, stakeholder engagement, policy development and professional practice.

Working with a high degree of professional autonomy, the position exercises sound judgement in complex situations, provides mentoring, consultation and professional learning to colleagues, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the capability of schools and allied health professionals to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position. Applicants must demonstrate a strong connection to, and understanding of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures.

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra.

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work.

A minimum of four years, or equivalent, post-graduate experience.

Membership with the Australian Association of Social Worker or eligibility for membership.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Relocation Reimbursement (in line with current workplace agreement) will be available if the successful applicant is located outside the ACT.

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

The Senior Social Worker role is identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities within Clinical Practice, Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services. You will provide high-level social work services to Indigenous children, youth and families facing complex challenges affecting engagement in learning.

Key duties include psychosocial assessment, evidence-based interventions, case management, and collaboration with schools, families, and community partners to improve wellbeing

ACT Public Schools seeks a Senior School Psychologist to lead culturally informed practices across the School Psychology Service. The role includes advanced psychological assessment, intervention, consultation and case management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and communities in ACT public schools.

The successful candidate will work autonomously in complex clinical and educational settings, contributing to service development, professional learning and strategic

This Senior School Psychologist is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position within Clinical Practice, Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services. The role provides advanced psychological assessment, intervention, consultation and case management services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families across ACT public schools. Working autonomously in complex clinical and educational environments, the Senior School Psychologist applies contemporary evidence-based practice to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement outcomes, while ensuring services are culturally safe, responsive and grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. The role also contributes to critical incident response, professional learning, service development and strategic initiatives across the School Psychology Service.

As a senior clinician, the position provides leadership and specialised cultural expertise to multidisciplinary teams, supporting psychologists and allied health professionals to strengthen culturally responsive practice and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families. The Senior School Psychologist brings vital cultural knowledge and lived experience into the workforce, influencing service delivery, clinical decision-making, policy development and stakeholder engagement. Through collaboration with schools, community organisations and government partners, the role builds workforce capability, promotes culturally informed approaches to care and contributes to the ongoing development of an inclusive, evidence-based and high-performing school psychology service.

Wearecommittedtocreatinganinclusiveenvironmentwherepeoplewithdiversethoughts,livedexperience,andperspectivescanthriveandcontributetheiruniquetalentstotheACTPSandACTcommunity.WeencourageAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeople,peoplewithdisability,peoplewithculturallyandlinguisticallydiversebackgrounds,veterans,youngerandolderworkers,andpeoplewithdiversegenders,sexesandsexualitiestoapply.

Eligibility/Otherrequirements:

This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested. Applicants must demonstrate a strong connection to, and understanding of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures.

Minimumoffive(5)years'experienceasafullyregisteredpsychologist.

Experienceworkingwithchildren,youngpeopleandfamilies.

Notes: AMeritPoolwillbeestablishedfromthisselectionprocessandwillbeusedtofillvacanciesoverthenext12months.Selectionmaybebasedonapplicationandrefereereportsonly.Relocationreimbursementisavailable(inlinewithcurrentworkplaceagreement)ifthesuccessfulapplicantislocatedoutsidetheACT.

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

Djirra is seeking a dedicated Individual Support Services professional in Victoria to deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe casework for Aboriginal women and children affected by family violence. You will assess risk, plan safety, coordinate services, and support clients toward safety and healing, within a strength-based, client-centred framework.

The role involves collaboration with ACCOs and multiple services, plus administering Flexible Support Packages and maintaining detailed case