Forensic Clinical Team Lead: Multi-Disciplinary Leader

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowances

First-rate training & support

Mental health wellbeing care

Travel across Victoria

Flexible home & on-site work

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Forensic Clinical Team Leader in Medium Security Prisons. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee delivery of forensic services, and influence policy and practice across the state, including travel to prisons.

The role demands expertise in risk assessment, evidence-based therapies, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Opportunities for career development and relocation support are provided.

Qualifications

• General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Registered as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• A master's degree in psychotherapy and registration with PACFA.
• A master's degree in counselling and PACFA/ACA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
• Oversee delivery of services to individuals with complex forensic needs.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to enable multi-disciplinary approaches.
• Maintain direct service delivery including risk assessments or interventions in prisons across the state.
• Travel to correctional facilities across Victoria.

Skills

Leadership

RNR principles

Forensic risk assessment

Therapy models

Empathy

Education

Psychologist registration

AASW eligibility

Mental health nurse credential

Occupational therapy registration

Masters in psychotherapy

Masters in counselling

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Forensic Clinical Team Leader in Medium Security Prisons. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee delivery of forensic services, and influence policy and practice across the state, including travel to prisons.

The role demands expertise in risk assessment, evidence-based therapies, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Opportunities for career development and relocation support are provided.