Clinical Rehab Manager - Forensic Care Leadership

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Brisbane invites applications for a Clinical Manager to lead Statewide Rehabilitation Services, guiding a multidisciplinary team to reduce reoffending and promote evidence-based practice through high-quality rehabilitation.

You will oversee clinical operations, staff development, and program design, collaborate with partners across disciplines, and advise senior leaders on complex cases and service improvements.

Qualifications

• You will be registered as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist.
• You will also hold a full driver's licence.
• Experience leading high-performing teams within complex service environments.
• Strong clinical expertise in rehabilitation and behavioural intervention.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships across disciplines and cultures.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making skills to address challenging clinical situations.
• A passion for developing others and fostering a learning culture that supports evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services that addresses complex behaviours and support reintegration.
• Contribute to strategic oversight of clinical operations, ensuring quality service delivery and efficient resource use.
• Manage and develop staff through supervision, training and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with partners and other justice professionals to coordinate rehabilitation and behaviour management programs.
• Advise senior leaders on complex clinical issues, program design and service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic oversight

Staff development

Collaboration across disciplines

Clinical expertise

Problem-solving

Evidence-based practice

Education

Psychologist registration

Social worker registration

Mental health nurse registration

Occupational therapist registration

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Brisbane invites applications for a Clinical Manager to lead Statewide Rehabilitation Services, guiding a multidisciplinary team to reduce reoffending and promote evidence-based practice through high-quality rehabilitation.

You will oversee clinical operations, staff development, and program design, collaborate with partners across disciplines, and advise senior leaders on complex cases and service improvements.