Principal Clinician Service Improvement and Outreach Support

The-Geo-Group-Australia; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 125.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Subsidised meals

Fitness Passport

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

GEO Group in Ravenhall, Victoria, is seeking a Principal Clinician—Service Improvement & Outreach Support to lead advanced clinical practice across custody and community settings, including The Bridge Centre, Ravenhall and Fulham Correctional Centres. You will drive quality improvement, design reintegration programs, and strengthen throughcare.

This role requires full registration, at least two years of practice, and the ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams.

Formación

• Full registration as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Credentialed Mental Health Nurse under AHPRA/AASW.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a registered practitioner in clinical, correctional, or related settings.
• Strong understanding of What Works principles, the Good Lives Model (GLM), and Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) frameworks.
• Advanced clinical leadership, supervision of multi‑disciplinary staff, and expert advice on rehabilitation and reintegration strategies.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with ability to interpret and utilise service data.
• Knowledge of justice-involved populations and reintegration challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work across complex, multidisciplinary systems with cultural competence.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of service improvement across custody and community outreach.
• Develop, support, and monitor rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
• Collaborate with Throughcare Services to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Analyse service data, prepare reports on outcomes and engagement, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide supervision to outreach staff and coverage for clinical service delivery as required.

Conocimientos

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Program development

Educación

Professional registration (Psychologist / Social Worker / OT / CMHN)

Descripción del empleo

Principal Clinician Service Improvement and Outreach Support

Job No:GEO8778

Location:Ravenhall, Victoria

Use your senior clinical expertise to innovate, develop programs and quality improve in Rehabilitation and Reintegration

Clinical leadership role - Lead service improvement and outreach support across The Bridge Centre, Ravenhall and Fulham Correctional Centres

Work within a values-driven organisation committed to positive outcomes for people in our care

Full Time Salary $125,000- $134,716 plus Superannuation (salary based on experience)

AboutThe Opportunity

Are you a highly skilled clinician passionate about improving outcomes for people transitioning from custody to community? Do you thrive in environments where innovation, leadership, and service improvement come together to make a meaningful impact?

We are seeking a Principal Clinician — Service Improvement & Outreach Support to play a pivotal role in strengthening our throughcare model and enhancing the quality and integration of services supporting reintegration and reduced recidivism.

Your Key Impact Areas

The Principal Clinician provides advanced clinical leadership, service improvement oversight, and program development expertise across custody and community outreach environments. This role ensures continuity of care from in-custody interventions through to post-release supports across multiple domains.

Working collaboratively with custody staff, community providers, justice partners, and internal teams at Ravenhall, Fulham, and the Community Reintegration Centre, you will champion evidence‑informed practice, drive quality improvement, and enhance service integration to improve client wellbeing.

Clinical Leadership & Service Improvement

• Lead innovative and continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with program goals.
• Provide advanced clinical leadership, consultation, and expert advice on rehabilitation, reintegration, and Continuum of Care strategies.
• Oversee clinical service delivery across outreach locations, including programs related to family engagement, substance use, cultural support, and offending behaviour.

Program Development & Evaluation

• Develop, support, and monitor new and innovative rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
• Collaborate closely with Throughcare Services teams to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Contribute to program evaluations and evidence-informed practice development.
• Partner with the GEO Research and Evaluation Team to integrate recommendations from formal evaluations.

Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Analyse service data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on service outcomes, performance indicators, and client engagement metrics.
• Maintain compliance with organisational and regulatory standards, clinical documentation requirements, and privacy frameworks.
• Participate in audits, quality reviews, and continuous professional development.

Workforce Capability

• Provide operational and/or clinical supervision to outreach staff.
• Offer coverage for clinical service delivery as required.
• Participate in supervision training and ongoing professional development.

This role combines leadership, clinical expertise and meaningful impact.

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is a national leader in rehabilitation, offering an integrated service system that spans in-custody treatment through to post-release support. With diverse prisoner profiles, specialist units, and strong partnerships with respected sector organisations, the work is both challenging and deeply meaningful.

Working in this role means playing a central part in GEO’s mission to help people turn their lives around and supporting the teams who deliver that impact every day.

Please note: This role is based within correctional settings and will involve direct engagement with prisoners. A security clearance isrequired.

• Full registration as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (AHPRA/AASW as applicable).
• Minimum two years’ experience as a registered practitioner delivering assessments, individual and group interventions in clinical, correctional, or related settings.
• Strong understanding of What Works principles, the Good Lives Model (GLM), and Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) frameworks.
• Advanced clinical assessment and intervention capability, with experience supervising multi‑disciplinary staff.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret and utilise service data.
• Knowledge of justice‑involved populations and reintegration challenges.
• Experience in program evaluation or service improvement initiatives.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across complex systems and multidisciplinary environments.
• Cultural competence and a trauma‑informed practice approach.

The Rewards: Investing in Your Career and Wellbeing

Joining GEO means being part of a team committed to professional excellence and making a real difference. We offer a compelling range of benefits:

• Competitive salary and free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals
• Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)

Ready to play a meaningful role in Rehabilitation and Reintegration at RCC?

Pre-employment checks include:

• In-person or virtual interview
• Reference checks
• Fit2Work and National Police Certificate
• Pre-employment medical and fitness assessment

Please note that clearance processes can take 6-8 weeks.

For more information, contact:
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Applications close at 11:59pm, Friday 6th November 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE

To be eligible to work for the GEO Group you are required to have full and indefinite working rights. This includes Australian and New Zealand citizenship and Australian permanent residency.