Disability and Complex Care Practice Lead, Supports and InterventionsFull-time PermanentDetails: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Disability and Complex Care Practice Lead (HP4), Supports and Interventions (SIU), within Offender Reintegration. This position is based at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) in Hume.The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of both organisational and individual support related to increasing the capacity of individuals with complex needs within the AMC, providing specialised clinical care coordination for complex clients across the continuum of emerging, pre-existing as well as identifying unmet disability needs across the AMC. This includes supporting detainees with complex behaviours and as required, recommending assessments and interventions to develop positive behaviour support plans.In addition, you will develop and implement a range of multidimensional treatment options that offer opportunities for the development of physical, emotional, and general wellbeing for detainees with varied and complex needs, and provide advice related to the care of, and service provision, for detainees with disabilities.Further to this, you will identify and implement actions to address systemic barriers to service delivery access for detainees with complex needs in the custodial setting, including leading care coordination meetings, contribute to higher level and strategic planning forums, and take initiative to drive systemic change in the disability and complex care space for ACTCS and the AMC.To be successful, you will possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders, in addition to demonstrating strong leadership and management qualities. A clinical post-graduate qualification and experience in working within a multidisciplinary team is highly desirable, as you will be responsible for the leadership of the team.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.Eligibility/ Other Requirements:Occupational Therapists: Registered or eligible for general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under AHPRA.Registered Nurses: Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia under APHRA.Psychologists: Registered or eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.Recommended five years' full-time equivalent clinical experience in relevant qualification.This position does require a Police Record Check.Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Check) Act 2011 is required.To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit the following items:A one to three page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).Please ensure you submit all required items.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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