Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Reference: DJCS/BSWFISPRIN
Job posted: 13/01/2025
Closes: 02/02/2025
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115
Work location: South West Region
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for people who want to make a difference.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers .
Help lead the team that shapes forensic intervention in Barwon South West.
Join our growing Barwon South West team and help reduce re-offending Do career-defining work with marginalised groups Guide a skilled forensic clinical team to serve a complex caseload Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support Earn $134,593 – $180,115 per year plus super Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services.
FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community.
As part of the leadership group of our Barwon South West team, you will oversee the treatment of complex cases across a precinct of four mixed-security prisons.
This is the perfect opportunity if you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting influence in a progressive field.
In addition to compelling work, we offer:
Flexible work options Mental health and wellbeing support Annual leadership forums and conferences Professional registration funding Relocation allowances for eligible candidates Limited travel requirements, with most of your work carried out onsite .
What you will do
The Principal Clinician, Practice will deliver assessments and both offence-specific and offence-related interventions for a complex caseload.
Approximately 70% of your workload will involve direct service delivery , while the remainder will see you support research and evaluation efforts.
You will:
Provide high-quality supervision to senior forensic clinicians and other practitioners.
Enhance evidence-based practices through feedback and direct observation.
Advise on practice improvements and ensure service integrity.
Prepare reports and provide expert recommendations on complex cases and practices.
Represent FIS at meetings, conferences and other events.
Deliver training and consultancy services to other agencies.
To learn more about the role, and the kind of candidate we are looking for, please read the position description.
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
To apply, you will 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).
Be credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
Registration 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.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Justice and Community Safety job application system.
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