Senior Onsite Clinician

About this role

We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Be part of the newly established Staff Wellbeing Program for Corrections Victoria, drawing upon best-practice clinical frameworks.
• 5 x Fixed-term roles available working in a high-performing and passionate team with a great culture.
• Earn $113,022 – $136,747 (AH4) per year plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking Senior Onsite Clinicians to provide a critical role for Corrections Victoria.

About the role

• Provide individual clinical assessment and intervention for Corrections Victoria staff seeking treatment for mental health concerns and trauma exposure.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducation sessions to the workforce on topics related to psychosocial risks and workplace mental health and wellbeing.
• Collaboratively support local implementation of initiatives to address mental health and wellbeing issues in high-security prisons. 

As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Have demonstrated experience at a senior level in the provision of mental health and wellbeing support.
• Have significant experience in and knowledge of assessment, individual and group treatment and behaviour intervention treatment models with complex populations
• Be flexible and comfortable working in a fluid and complex environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at all levels both in writing and in person
• Be reflective, open to feedback and keen on contributing to a culture of psychological safety.

To learn more about the skills you will need to succeed in this role, please read the position description attached.

There are five roles, each based at a different high-security prison in Victoria. The role will include monthly travel into the CBD for professional development and team building sessions.

Qualifications

• Hold registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
• Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor or Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Supervisor status is desirable.
• Specialist endorsement and/or experience in a clinical or forensic field would be highly desirable.
• Trained in delivering reflective practice or group supervision (desirable).
• Trained in Psychological First Aid (desirable).
• Minimum four years post-registration experience, or equivalent.
• A current Victorian driver's licence is required.

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

• Job stability – two-year fixed term position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
• A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
• Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
• Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jo Upson on 0488 559 395 or email jo.upson@justice.vic.gov.au

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email aboriginal.employment@justice.vic.gov.au

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 3 July 2025.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). 

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.