Clinician, Child and Adolescent Practice - Malmsbury

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Malmsbury; On-site; AUD 116,413 - 128,631; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive clinical induction

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

The State of Victoria is seeking qualified practitioners for a clinical role in Malmsbury, focusing on justice-involved young people. The position offers a supportive work environment, a $10,000 relocation allowance, and opportunities for ongoing training and supervision, ensuring a work/life balance.

Candidates with professional backgrounds in psychology, mental health nursing, social work, or occupational therapy are encouraged to apply, as they will deliver therapeutic interventions and develop supportive relationships with young people.

Qualifications

• We recruit qualified practitioners with professional membership or general registration.
• Experience working with young people in a clinical setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a forensic framework with young people who engage in serious offending behaviour.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions for young people with complex needs.
• Contribute to a strong team culture with peer support.
• Participate in monthly training and development.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Collaboration

Building respectful relationships

Education

Professional membership in psychology, mental health nursing, social work, or occupational therapy

Job description

About this Opportunity

Help justice‑involved young people turn their lives around. Enjoy challenging, meaningful clinical work in a safe and supported team.

Earn $116,413–$128,631 per year, plus super.

Grow your skills with ongoing training and supervision. Recruiting now for our Malmsbury precinct in central Victoria.

We offer a $10,000 relocation allowance for eligible candidates moving within an hour’s drive of the facility.

We are currently recruiting for permanent and fixed‑term opportunities, offering a great work/life balance in the countryside of central Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Work within a forensic framework with young people who engage in serious offending behaviour and may present as a moderate to high risk of reoffending.
• Use your skills and judgement to deliver therapeutic interventions for young people with complex needs and build respectful, supportive relationships.
• Contribute to a strong team culture where peer support and collaboration with other stakeholders are central to success.
• Take part in regular training and development, with one day each month dedicated to your learning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive clinical induction.
• Opportunities for professional development with one day a month dedicated to training.
• Professional membership sponsorship such as AHPRA or AASW.
• Ongoing support with both informal and formal clinical and operational supervision.
• Flexible work options including part‑time.

Qualifications

We recruit qualified practitioners with professional membership or general registration in psychology, mental health nursing, social work and occupational therapy. If you have a professional clinical background or education and experience working with young people to make positive changes, we encourage you to apply.

EEO Statement

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and contact [e-mail] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

Child Safe Statement of Commitment: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people’s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.