General Manager, Barwon Precinct Interventions

ClearCompany; Geelong; On-site; AUD 142,790 - 191,084; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Leadership forums & conferences

Registration funding

Relocation allowances

Job summary

Forensic Intervention Services in Victoria seeks a General Manager, Barwon Precinct Interventions to steer two clinical teams across Barwon Prison and partner facilities. You will manage Principal Clinicians and oversee the clinical service delivery model, ensuring resources align with targets while supporting staff development and partnerships.

Eligible applicants include psychologists, AASW members, mental health nurses, PACFA/ACA/ACA members, and occupational therapists.

Qualifications

• Registration as a relevant professional per eligibility list.
• Eligible for AASW membership or PACFA/ACA pathways.
• Credentialed as Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist, where applicable.
• Master's degree in psychotherapy or counselling may apply for related roles.
• National police checks and misconduct screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two clinical teams delivering assessments, management, and interventions.
• Manage three Principal Clinicians and oversee Ripley Young Adult Unit delivery model.
• Set direction for effective treatment programs across portfolios.
• Mentor staff and provide expert advice on clinical trends.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic direction

Education

Registration as Psychologist

AASW membership eligibility

Mental Health Nurse registration

PACFA registration eligibility

ACA or PACFA membership eligibility

Occupational Therapist registration

Job description

Help lead a team that shapes forensic intervention in Victoria.

• Join our team and help reduce re-offending
• Mentor and support a skilled team of managers
• Enjoy world‑class training and wellbeing support
• Earn $ 142,790 – $191,084 per year plus super (ongoing)

Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services.

Forensic Intervention Services provides evidence‑based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We provide services in areas such as violent and sexual offending, family violence, violent extremism and restorative justice.

As part of the Forensic Intervention Services leadership team, the General Manager, Barwon Precinct Interventions is responsible for the overall management of two clinical teams that deliver clinical assessments, management and interventions to individuals convicted of a range of offences across Barwon Prison, Marngoneet Correctional Centre, Karreenga and Western Plains Correctional Centre. The General Manager is also responsible for the management of three Principal Clinicians and the oversight of the clinical service delivery model of Ripley Young Adult Unit.

This is the perfect opportunity if you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting influence in a progressive field.

In addition to compelling work, we offer:

• flexible work options
• mental health and wellbeing support
• annual leadership forums and conferences
• professional registration funding
• relocation allowances for eligible candidates

What you will do

As General Manager, Barwon Precinct Interventions, you will help set the direction for effective treatment programs across the following portfolios: Principal Clinicians (x3), Barwon Precinct Interventions, Complex Interventions and Clinical Manager, Ripley Young Adult Unit. You will support managers across these teams, making sure resources are used effectively and services meet targets.

You will also:

• mentor staff
• manage professional development
• provide expert advice on emerging clinical trends
• build relationships with key partners
• represent Corrections Victoria at conferences.

Eligibility

To apply, you will need to hold – or be eligible for – one of the following:

• Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); or
• Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses; or
• A master's degree in psychotherapy and eligible for registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA); or
• A master's degree in counselling and eligible for membership with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA); or
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email [e-mail]

Important Information:

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.