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Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist/Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist Location: Wollongong Temporary Opportunity until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension Salary: $79,592 - $154,889 p.a. + superannuation, annual leave loading and flex leave Small steps, real change. Join a passionate multidisciplinary team where your clinical work truly matters. As part of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), you''ll play a key role in delivering trauma-informed therapeutic care to vulnerable children, young people, families, and carers, supporting them to navigate the impacts of trauma, loss, and placement transitions. Your role will be based within the LINKS Trauma Healing Service (Illawarra), a multidisciplinary team delivering best-practice, trauma-informed therapeutic intervention to children and young people living in out of home care. Youll work alongside highly motivated colleagues, including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Social and Emotional Wellbeing Clinicians. The service utilises the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework and evidence-based interventions to deliver culturally safe, holistic outcomes for children and families. Youll have the opportunity to grow and learn, drawing on the expertise of a multidisciplinary team and the knowledge and support of the broader Psychological and Specialist Services team. Explore the role and how you can make a meaningful difference working for DCJ, click We offer: Supportive work-life balance with a 35 hour work week, the ability to accrue and take flex leave, and generous leave provisions. A challenging and rewarding career within a supportive, collaborative, and experienced multidisciplinary team. Flexible work arrangements including a hybrid model with a blend of in-office and work from home flexibility. Career Growth and development with access to ongoing professional development, extensive clinical supervision, and opportunities to make meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. An attractive remuneration package including salary, employer superannuation contributions, leave loading, access to Fitness Passport, and salary packaging options. Your skills and expertise can help kids navigate trauma, build resilience, and empower children and young people by giving them the tools they need to thrive now, and into the future. In this rewarding position, you will: Work in an evidenced-based traumaservice being trained,supervised and supportedby clinical supervisors who are experts in the field. Make a real difference working with a highly vulnerablechildren and families who are motivated and committed to positive change. Download the role description What were looking for: 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. Its work that really matters.