• 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Part-time (80%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years.

Base salary will be in the range $120,317 to $134,893 + 17% super (HEW Level 8).

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement, due to its focus on culturally safe Indigenous health research and community engagement.

Based in Rockhampton, Central Queensland.

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.

Create meaningful change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through a purposeful clinical research role with the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. Working within a multidisciplinary, community-led program focused on reducing sexually transmissible infections, you will apply your clinical knowledge, research expertise and collaborative approach to deliver culturally safe, high-quality research.

Drawing on your understanding of Good Clinical Practice, research ethics, governance requirements and relevant privacy and confidentiality obligations, you will help ensure the integrity and impact of research activities. Success in this role will rely on your ability to build respectful relationships, communicate effectively in sensitive and complex environments, and manage competing priorities with strong organisational and administrative capability.

Key responsibilities will include:

Provide clinically informed advice and research support to strengthen service delivery, data quality and research outcomes within a multidisciplinary health program.

Coordinate local study activities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including site establishment, ethics, research governance, authorisations and reporting requirements.

Build trusted partnerships with community-controlled health organisations, government agencies, health services, clinicians, research participants and university stakeholders.

Apply sound judgement and initiative to identify emerging issues, manage competing priorities and support ethical, culturally safe and effective research delivery.

The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in health, clinical or research settings, with an understanding of culturally safe and community-led practice.

Advanced knowledge of sexually transmissible infections and significant experience working with people affected by STIs, their families, clinicians and health service providers.

Experience in clinical research, including data collection, interpretation, analysis and the maintenance of accurate research records.

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks, eligibility to be credentialled within Queensland Health facilities, mandatory immunisations and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing or calling 7 .

Applications close Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67975).

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

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is the national regulator of Australian Government-funded aged care services.

We protect and enhance the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of older people accessing aged care, including dealing with complaints and feedback about the care they receive.

We aim to build confidence and trust in aged care by promoting best practice and a culture of safety and quality in the sector, and we hold providers to account if they don't meet expected standards of care.

We work with providers, workers and older people, and their families and supporters, to ensure that older people's rights are upheld.

We have a variety of interesting job opportunities available in capital cities around Australia.

The Provider Registrations team plays a critical role in delivering the Commission's responsibilities under the new aged care regulatory model, which commences with the Aged Care Act 2024 by ensuring only suitable entities are registered to deliver aged care services in Australia. They manage the entire registration lifecycle, including new applications, initial registrations, renewals, registration variation, provider initiated suspension and revocation service changes, and oversee the approval of residential care homes.

Through a risk based, evidence informed approach, the team upholds public confidence, protects older Australians, and promotes high standards across the sector in line with the Commission's Regulatory Strategy.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, as a Senior Assessor you will have responsibility for managing a varied and complex workload, providing leadership and guidance to junior team members and ensuring high quality assessments in accordance with the Aged Care Act 2024.

In this role you will provide support to the Executive team, will have staff management responsibilities and will proactively contribute to strategic initiatives to achieve organisational objectives.

• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring to your team. Facilitate knowledge transfer and foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages professional growth and high performance.
• Analyse complex information to identify risks, make informed assessments, and ensure compliance with the Aged Care Act 2024 and other relevant legal frameworks. Support decision making by providing sound, evidence based recommendations.
• Using case management systems to accurately document and track assessment progress you will prepare comprehensive assessments, risk analyses, and other documentation while ensuring alignment with updated legislation and principles.
• Oversee an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to ensure completion within deadlines while maintaining quality. Use case management systems to effectively manage case progress and ensure deadlines and performance standards are met.
• Allocate or assist with the allocation of work to your team and monitor work on hand to ensure outcomes are delivered within legislated and administrative timeframes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment processes and guidance materials, identifying opportunities to enhance compliance and efficiency in line with aged care reforms.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with applicants, aged care entities, internal stakeholders, other government departments, and members of the public, ensuring that messaging aligns with regulatory requirements and promotes understanding regarding obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024 and related legislation.
• Work collaboratively across business areas and represent the section by contributing to the development of frameworks, strategies, policies, and procedures. Report progress to the Director and/or Assistant Director.
• Actively pursue professional development to stay informed on sectoral changes, adapting knowledge and skills in response to ongoing changes in the aged care sector.
• Perform other duties and tasks to support team goals and organisational needs, adapting to the regulatory environment's evolving demands.
• Salary offered will be between $99,784 - $112,571 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.
• Roles are offered on an Ongoing/Non Ongoing basis, with Non Ongoing roles offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of one extension up to an additional 12 months.
• Applications close on Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 11:30pm AEST.
• Applications are to be submitted via the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Careers page.
• Refer to our guidelines for candidate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the recruitment process.

Theibr is looking for a Senior Assessor to join the Provider Registrations team which plays a vital role in the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. In this position, you will manage assessments, provide leadership, and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.

Your responsibilities will include staff management, risk analysis, and ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Act 2024. A competitive salary along with superannuation benefits is offered based on skills and experience.

Applications close on Sunday, 12 July 2026.