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Department: Psychological & Specialist Services

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

• Sydney CBD - We offer a hybrid working arrangement, with flexibility available
• Temporary up to 2- years - Part Time (21 HPW)
• Salary$ 128,514 - $ 139,593, (pro-rata), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. This includes the Psychologists Attraction and Retention Allowance, annual amount of $9,000 -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.

This role description is to be read in conjunction with the relevant conditions, characteristics and criteria included in the Crown Employees (Psychologists) Award C8526 of 15 April 2016.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 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.

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.

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 via

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.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

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.

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Assistant Deputy Registrar for the Industrial Relations Commission in Sydney. The role supports administration of justice, applying legal expertise, and exercising statutory and quasi-judicial functions.

Working closely with the Industrial Registrar, judiciary and Registry staff, you will help ensure legally compliant processes are delivered to a high standard, with opportunities for professional growth in a stable public-sector environment.

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Assistant Deputy Registrar - LO I - III - Industrial Relations Commission

Department: SC IRC Industrial Relations Commission

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Assistant Deputy Registrar

Industrial Relations Commission

• Principal location - Parramatta and Sydney CBD
• Employment type - Ongoing - Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Salary - Legal Officer - Grade I - III, Base Salary ($81,702 - $138,492), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Join the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW as Assistant Deputy Registrar and play a key role in supporting the administration of justice. This is an opportunity to apply your legal expertise, exercise delegated statutory and quasi-judicial functions, and contribute to sound, timely and consistent decision-making. Working closely with the Industrial Registrar, judiciary, commissioners and Registry staff, you will help ensure the Commission's processes are legally compliant, accessible and delivered to a high standard.

What you'll do

As part of the Industrial Relations Commission, you will play an important role in the administration of industrial justice, applying your legal knowledge and independent judgement to complex matters and helping ensure the Commission's processes are fair, efficient and legally sound.

You will also:

• Exercise delegated statutory and quasi-judicial functions independently, applying relevant legislation, rules and procedures to ensure matters are dealt with accurately and promptly.
• Interpret and apply complex legislation, including the Industrial Relations Act, Civil Procedure Act, Uniform Civil Procedure Rules and Industrial Relations Commission Rules.
• Prepare complex correspondence, respond to enquiries and provide clear, accurate procedural advice and guidance to Registry staff, legal practitioners and Commission users.
• Review applications and ensure orders, directions and requisitions comply with relevant legislation, rules and procedural requirements.
• Support the Industrial Registrar in regulatory functions, undertake projects related to the Industrial Registrar's regulatory and statutory functions, and contribute to the effective operation of the Rules Committee, including secretariat support.
• Maintain accurate records, retrieve and analyse information, and support efficient Registry operations and informed decision-making.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes, case law and developments in the Commission's practice and procedures.
• Work closely with the Industrial Registrar, judiciary, Commissioners and Registry colleagues in a professional, collaborative and service-focused environment, where sound judgment, discretion and attention to detail are essential.

What we're looking for

• Admission as a legal practitioner in NSW, supported by tertiary qualifications in law or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of relevant civil procedure and industrial relations legislation, court rules and practice, with the ability to interpret and apply complex legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, apply statutory powers and resolve complex legal and procedural issues accurately, impartially and within required timeframes.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear procedural advice, manage complex enquiries and build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 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.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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.

Applications close: Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT.

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager's Executive Assistant 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 contact Lois Jebin at .

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 LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

The types of matters that come before the Commission may give rise to exposure to sensitive and concerning material. Potential candidates are encouraged as part of the recruitment process to make enquiries regarding any potential psychosocial hazards that they may be exposed to as part of this role. For further information please refer to the potential hazards.

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

Are you an experienced leader in child protection, out of home care or Aboriginal family services? Do you have a passion for culturally safe practice and improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families?

RivMed is seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manager - Out of Home Care (OOHC) to provide operational leadership, practice oversight and support to our OOHC and Aftercare teams across the Murrumbidgee region.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact by strengthening casework practice, supporting a capable and committed workforce, and ensuring children, young people and families receive high-quality, culturally safe and responsive services.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager OOHC / Principal Officer, the Program Manager OOHC will oversee the day-to-day operations of RivMed's Out of Home Care and Aftercare programs, supporting Caseworkers to deliver effective, culturally safe and high-quality services.

You will provide leadership across casework operations, workforce supervision, practice governance, risk management and program compliance. Working closely with internal teams, government departments and community partners, you will help ensure consistent implementation of the program and positive outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and oversight of OOHC and Aftercare services across the Murrumbidgee region.
• Supervise, coach and support Caseworkers, promoting accountability, professional development and a positive team culture.
• Oversee referrals, intake, case allocation, caseload management and service delivery capacity.
• Maintain high standards of casework practice, including case planning, risk assessments, safety planning, documentation and case reviews.
• Provide guidance on complex case decisions, critical incidents, mandatory reporting and child protection matters.
• Monitor program performance, contractual obligations, compliance requirements, reporting and key performance indicators.
• Support continuous quality improvement through file audits, data monitoring, practice reviews and staff development.
• Build effective partnerships with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), the Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG), government agencies and community organisations.
• Champion culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based and family-led approaches to service delivery.
• Promote outcomes that respect Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, family connections and community strengths.

Who we are

Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation located on Wiradjuri Country. We provide culturally appropriate medical, health and wellbeing services to Aboriginal people and families.

We are committed to community control, self-determination, and improving outcomes for children, adults and families. Through our services, we work to create meaningful change for marginalised and vulnerable members of our community.

About You(Selection Criteria)

• Preferred qualification, Batchelor of Social Work or equivalent. Minimum qualification Diploma of Community Services; or related field and equivalent relevant skills and experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in child, family, community, or Aboriginal services, with strong knowledge of child protection, family preservation / OOHC, and early intervention service delivery.
• Experience providing practical leadership, case consultation, and oversight of complex casework and risk management.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe service delivery. Having an understanding of the experiences of past and current practices affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities is essential.
• Experience managing program operations including referrals, intake, caseloads, staffing, and service delivery outcomes.
• Knowledge of compliance, reporting, case documentation, and contractual or legislative requirements.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills, including working with government and community stakeholders.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel for work, including some overnight stays.
• The ability to obtain and maintain required clearances including Working with Children Check, National Police Check and evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
• Aboriginality

We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
• Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
• Enjoy the benefits of novated leasing, allowing you to save on tax and drive the car of your choice
• Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Applications

RivMed strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants should have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate accountability and willingness to take direction and provide written reports.

Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided)

Employment conditions

Employment is subject to confirmation of Aboriginality, and a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check anddemonstrate vaccination for Covid-19.

Are you an experienced leader in child protection, out of home care or Aboriginal family services? Do you have a passion for culturally safe practice and improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families?

RivMed is seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manager - Out of Home Care (OOHC) to provide operational leadership, practice oversight and support to our OOHC and Aftercare teams across the Murrumbidgee region.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact by strengthening casework practice, supporting a capable and committed workforce, and ensuring children, young people and families receive high-quality, culturally safe and responsive services.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager OOHC / Principal Officer, the Program Manager OOHC will oversee the day-to-day operations of RivMed's Out of Home Care and Aftercare programs, supporting Caseworkers to deliver effective, culturally safe and high-quality services.

You will provide leadership across casework operations, workforce supervision, practice governance, risk management and program compliance. Working closely with internal teams, government departments and community partners, you will help ensure consistent implementation of the program and positive outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and oversight of OOHC and Aftercare services across the Murrumbidgee region.
• Supervise, coach and support Caseworkers, promoting accountability, professional development and a positive team culture.
• Oversee referrals, intake, case allocation, caseload management and service delivery capacity.
• Maintain high standards of casework practice, including case planning, risk assessments, safety planning, documentation and case reviews.
• Provide guidance on complex case decisions, critical incidents, mandatory reporting and child protection matters.
• Monitor program performance, contractual obligations, compliance requirements, reporting and key performance indicators.
• Support continuous quality improvement through file audits, data monitoring, practice reviews and staff development.
• Build effective partnerships with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), the Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG), government agencies and community organisations.
• Champion culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based and family-led approaches to service delivery.
• Promote outcomes that respect Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, family connections and community strengths.

Who we are

Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation located on Wiradjuri Country. We provide culturally appropriate medical, health and wellbeing services to Aboriginal people and families.

We are committed to community control, self-determination, and improving outcomes for children, adults and families. Through our services, we work to create meaningful change for marginalised and vulnerable members of our community.

About You(Selection Criteria)

• Preferred qualification, Batchelor of Social Work or equivalent. Minimum qualification Diploma of Community Services; or related field and equivalent relevant skills and experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in child, family, community, or Aboriginal services, with strong knowledge of child protection, family preservation / OOHC, and early intervention service delivery.
• Experience providing practical leadership, case consultation, and oversight of complex casework and risk management.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe service delivery. Having an understanding of the experiences of past and current practices affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities is essential.
• Experience managing program operations including referrals, intake, caseloads, staffing, and service delivery outcomes.
• Knowledge of compliance, reporting, case documentation, and contractual or legislative requirements.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills, including working with government and community stakeholders.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel for work, including some overnight stays.
• The ability to obtain and maintain required clearances including Working with Children Check, National Police Check and evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
• Aboriginality

We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
• Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
• Enjoy the benefits of novated leasing, allowing you to save on tax and drive the car of your choice
• Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Applications

RivMed strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resumeand a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying, incorporating the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.

Applicants should have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate accountability and willingness to take direction and provide written reports.

Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided)

If you would like a copy of the position description or have any queries regarding this position, please contact Robbie-Lee Richards, onoremail

Employment conditions

Employment is subject to confirmation of Aboriginality, and a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check anddemonstrate vaccination for Covid-19.

Are you an experienced leader in child protection, out of home care or Aboriginal family services? Do you have a passion for culturally safe practice and improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families?

RivMed is seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manager - Out of Home Care (OOHC) to provide operational leadership, practice oversight and support to our OOHC and Aftercare teams across the Murrumbidgee region.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact by strengthening casework practice, supporting a capable and committed workforce, and ensuring children, young people and families receive high-quality, culturally safe and responsive services.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager OOHC / Principal Officer, the Program Manager OOHC will oversee the day-to-day operations of RivMed's Out of Home Care and Aftercare programs, supporting Caseworkers to deliver effective, culturally safe and high-quality services.

You will provide leadership across casework operations, workforce supervision, practice governance, risk management and program compliance. Working closely with internal teams, government departments and community partners, you will help ensure consistent implementation of the program and positive outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and oversight of OOHC and Aftercare services across the Murrumbidgee region.
• Supervise, coach and support Caseworkers, promoting accountability, professional development and a positive team culture.
• Oversee referrals, intake, case allocation, caseload management and service delivery capacity.
• Maintain high standards of casework practice, including case planning, risk assessments, safety planning, documentation and case reviews.
• Provide guidance on complex case decisions, critical incidents, mandatory reporting and child protection matters.
• Monitor program performance, contractual obligations, compliance requirements, reporting and key performance indicators.
• Support continuous quality improvement through file audits, data monitoring, practice reviews and staff development.
• Build effective partnerships with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), the Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG), government agencies and community organisations.
• Champion culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based and family-led approaches to service delivery.
• Promote outcomes that respect Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, family connections and community strengths.

Who we are

Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation located on Wiradjuri Country. We provide culturally appropriate medical, health and wellbeing services to Aboriginal people and families.

We are committed to community control, self-determination, and improving outcomes for children, adults and families. Through our services, we work to create meaningful change for marginalised and vulnerable members of our community.

About You(Selection Criteria)

• Preferred qualification, Batchelor of Social Work or equivalent. Minimum qualification Diploma of Community Services; or related field and equivalent relevant skills and experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in child, family, community, or Aboriginal services, with strong knowledge of child protection, family preservation / OOHC, and early intervention service delivery.
• Experience providing practical leadership, case consultation, and oversight of complex casework and risk management.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe service delivery. Having an understanding of the experiences of past and current practices affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities is essential.
• Experience managing program operations including referrals, intake, caseloads, staffing, and service delivery outcomes.
• Knowledge of compliance, reporting, case documentation, and contractual or legislative requirements.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills, including working with government and community stakeholders.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel for work, including some overnight stays.
• The ability to obtain and maintain required clearances including Working with Children Check, National Police Check and evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
• Aboriginality

We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
• Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
• Enjoy the benefits of novated leasing, allowing you to save on tax and drive the car of your choice
• Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Applications

RivMed strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resumeand a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying, incorporating the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.

Applicants should have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate accountability and willingness to take direction and provide written reports.

Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided)

If you would like a copy of the position description or have any queries regarding this position, please contact Robbie-Lee Richards, onoremail

Employment conditions

Employment is subject to confirmation of Aboriginality, and a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check anddemonstrate vaccination for Covid-19.