Clinical Leader - Rehabilitation & Outcomes (Relocation)

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to $10,000

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Clinical Manager, Rehabilitation and Outcomes, to lead statewide rehabilitation services from Malmsbury. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based rehabilitation and behaviour management programs, aligned with strategic clinical goals.

You will drive staff development, supervise and mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registration in a relevant clinical profession (psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist).
• Full driver’s licence.
• Experience leading high-performing teams within complex service environments.
• Strong clinical expertise in rehabilitation and behavioural intervention, ideally in custodial/forensic context.
• Ability to build relationships across disciplines and cultures.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to learning culture and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services.
• Contribute to strategic oversight of clinical operations.
• Manage and develop staff through supervision, training and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with partners and other justice professionals to coordinate rehabilitation programs.
• Advise senior leaders on complex clinical issues and service improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic oversight

Staff development

Collaboration skills

Clinical expertise

Behavioural intervention

Relationship building

Problem solving

Learning culture

Driver's license

Education

Professional registration (psychologist / SW / MHN / OT)

Full driver’s licence

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Clinical Manager, Rehabilitation and Outcomes, to lead statewide rehabilitation services from Malmsbury. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based rehabilitation and behaviour management programs, aligned with strategic clinical goals.

You will drive staff development, supervise and mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to improve service delivery.