Clinical Manager – Rehabilitation & Outcomes (Forensic)

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10K relocation allowance

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Bendigo seeks a Clinical Manager for Rehabilitation and Outcomes. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services to young people in custody and the community, addressing causes of offending and empowering positive changes.

This role emphasizes strategic oversight and collaboration with justice partners. You will be registered as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist, and hold a

Qualifications

• Registration as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist.
• Full driver's licence required.
• Experience leading high-performing teams within complex service environments.
• Strong clinical expertise in rehabilitation and behavioural intervention.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services for youth in custody and community.
• Provide strategic oversight of clinical operations and resource use.
• Support staff development through supervision and training.
• Collaborate with partners to coordinate rehabilitation programs.
• Advise senior leaders on clinical issues and service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Collaboration

Problem solving

Staff development

Education

Professional registration (psychologist / SW / nurse / OT)

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Bendigo seeks a Clinical Manager for Rehabilitation and Outcomes. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services to young people in custody and the community, addressing causes of offending and empowering positive changes.

This role emphasizes strategic oversight and collaboration with justice partners. You will be registered as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist, and hold a