We are seeking an experienced psychologist, who is passionate and motivated to support ongoing change and enhancements across youth justice.

Relocation supports available to Interstate and New Zealand applicants.

This a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

In recognition of the unique needs of young people, Correctice Services established the Young People Directorate in mid 2024. This Directorate is responsible for providing youth justice services in the community and managing youth detention facilities. Since becoming a stand-alone directorate, the Young People Directorate have commenced the implementation of an enhanced model of care. This model reflects best practice and focuses on rehabilitation through a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach. Some initiatives under this model of care so far include:

• The establishment of the Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Service in custody. This team works alongside Youth Justice Psychological Services and includes neuropsychologists, a psychiatrist, a speech pathologist, paediatric services and increased access to clinical nurse specialists;
• The development of a new Crises Care Unit at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, which will offer a trauma-informed, health-led unit for particularly vulnerable young people.
• Increased focus on cultural safety and security including the creation of an Aboriginal Services Unit, establishment of an Aboriginal Elders and Leaders Cultural Mentoring program, cultural programs and activities facilitiated by Abroiginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs). Along with co-design a cultural security framework with one of our key partners, the Council of Aboriginal Services Western Australia (CASWA), to drive positive change for Aboriginal young people, their families, kin and the community.

The Team Leader Psychologist is responsible for providing support, leadership and supervision to the team of psychologists and programs staff in youth detention. They support the Principal Psychologist (Custody) in maintaining a consistent and high standard of psychological service, while also providing a psychological service to young people and their families at an experienced level. The Team Leader Psychologist is influential in psychologically informing practices and policies to facilitate positive outcomes for young people in our care, and continue to support the implementation of the Model of Care. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about supporting positive change.

Eligibility

Qualification - Eligibility for endorsement as a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia / Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) OR; Tertiary Degree qualification in Psychology and holds ‘General Registration’ as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.

About Justice

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

How to apply

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for this position, click on the direct link below:

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=393005

Applications must be received before Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 4.30pm.