Forensic Senior Clinician (Practice)

About this role

Forensic Senior Clinician
Practice, Barwon South West

Join the team that shapes forensic intervention in Barwon South West.

• Do career-defining work with marginalised groups.
• Provide specialist clinical supervision and advice to multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Earn $109, 730 – $132,764 (AH4) per year plus super.

Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services (FIS).

FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence.

We're seeking experienced professionals in psychology, social work, mental health nursing or occupational therapy to join our growing team of forensic clinicians based in Lara.

As part of our Barwon SW team, you will treat complex cases across a precinct of four mixed-security prisons, including the brand-new Western Plains prison set to open in mid-2025.

Whether you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting impact in a progressive field, this is career defining work with marginalised groups you can't access anywhere else.

How we'll support and reward you

Our work can be demanding, so we offer first-rate training and support.

• A specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory, and mentored on-the-job training).
• Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.
• Mental health and wellbeing care – essential debriefing for the first 12 months for new forensic practitioners.
• Ongoing professional development, including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities.
• Your professional association membership or registration funded annually (e.g. PBA/AHPRA, AASW)
• Relocation allowances for eligible candidates.

What you'll do

As a forensic senior clinician, you will use your expert clinical skills to work directly with people in custody and on community orders.

Working within the risk-needs-responsivity model, you will deliver a wide range of individualised services including:

• Group and individual interventions for diverse offending groups.
• Mentoring and supervision of clinical staff and students, ensuring high standards.
• Advanced clinical services for complex cases, including assessments and treatment planning.
• Ongoing quality assurance and improvement of services through feedback and reflective practice.

Western Plains Employment Expo 

Join our in-person Western Plains employment expo on Wednesday 5 February. Take a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facility and learn more about careers at Victoria's Barwon South West prison precinct.

5:30 pm to 8:00 pm > Wednesday 5 February > Western Plains Correctional Centre > 1150 Bacchus Marsh Road, Lara

Registration is essential. Email wpcc.enquiries@justice.vic.gov.au to register your interest or visit justice.vic.gov.au/careerexpo.

Eligibility

To apply for this role, you'll need to hold or be eligible for, one of the following:

• General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Registered as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

To find out more about the role and FIS, watch our career information video, visit our Barwon South West microsite or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au.

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