Rehabilitation Consultant

Henderson Healthcare; Sale; In loco; AUD 170.000 - 175.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

12% Superannuation

Bonus Opportunity

Relocation Assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Henderson Healthcare is seeking a Senior Leader to head the Rehabilitation and Reintegration portfolio at Fulham Correctional Centre in Gippsland, VIC. The role oversees a ~35 FTE multidisciplinary team and shapes service delivery, governance and continuous improvement.

You will report to the General Manager, lead strategic direction, workforce development and integration across clinical, custodial and community services to advance rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.

Competenze

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health, psychology, criminology, social work, counselling, rehabilitation, community services or related human-services discipline.
• At least eight years of relevant leadership experience, including a minimum of three years in a senior management role.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary services in complex health, justice or rehabilitation environments.
• Experience managing service performance, budgets, resources, risk and outcomes.
• Strong judgement, integrity and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to evidence-informed practice, rehabilitation and sustainable reintegration outcomes.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary portfolio of approximately 35 FTE through five direct reports.
• Establish clear direction, accountability and performance expectations across the portfolio.
• Coach and support functional leaders to build high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Integrate clinical services, assessment and transition, health and wellbeing, and faith and cultural programs.
• Strengthen collaboration between clinical, custodial, operational and professional teams.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, workforce performance and risk management.
• Monitor contractual obligations, KPIs, service delivery and quality standards.
• Lead business planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use research, evidence and specialist advice to support effective rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to the General Manager and contribute as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, community partners and external organisations.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Governance and compliance

Formazione

Relevant tertiary qualification in health/psychology/criminology/social work/rehab/community services

Descrizione del lavoro

Manager, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Fulham Correctional Centre | Sale, Gippsland, VIC $170,000–$175,000 + 12% Superannuation | Bonus Opportunity | Relocation Assistance Permanent Full-Time | Senior Leadership Opportunity Lead multidisciplinary services. Strengthen rehabilitation. Support lasting change. Are you an experienced senior leader who knows how to bring diverse teams together, navigate complex service environments and deliver meaningful outcomes?

Henderson Healthcare is seeking an accomplished Manager, Rehabilitation and Reintegration to lead a multidisciplinary portfolio at Fulham Correctional Centre in Gippsland, Victoria.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Centre’s Senior Leadership Team and lead services that support rehabilitation, transition and successful reintegration into the community.

You’ll oversee a portfolio of approximately 35 FTE across clinical services, assessment and transition, health and wellbeing, and faith and cultural services. Working closely with the General Manager and experienced functional leaders, you’ll provide strategic direction, strengthen collaboration and ensure services deliver quality outcomes.

About the Role Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll be responsible for the strategic, operational and people leadership of the Rehabilitation and Reintegration portfolio.

Your focus will be on integrating services, developing workforce capability, maintaining strong governance and driving continuous improvement across a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary portfolio of approximately 35 FTE through five direct reports.
• Establish clear direction, accountability and performance expectations across the portfolio.
• Coach and support functional leaders to build high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Integrate clinical services, assessment and transition, health and wellbeing, and faith and cultural programs.
• Strengthen collaboration between clinical, custodial, operational and professional teams.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, workforce performance and risk management.
• Monitor contractual obligations, KPIs, service delivery and quality standards.
• Lead business planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use research, evidence and specialist advice to support effective rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to the General Manager and contribute as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, community partners and external organisations.

About You

We’re looking for a credible, emotionally intelligent and resilient leader who can balance operational performance with professional integrity and quality service delivery.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health, psychology, criminology, social work, counselling, rehabilitation, community services or another related human-services discipline. A combination of relevant qualifications and equivalent industry experience may also be considered.
• At least eight years of relevant leadership experience, including a minimum of three years in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary services in a complex health, justice, rehabilitation, community services or other regulated environment.
• A proven ability to lead through other leaders and develop diverse teams.
• Experience managing service performance, budgets, resources, risk and organisational outcomes.
• Strong judgement, integrity and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a demanding environment.
• A commitment to evidence-informed practice, rehabilitation and sustainable reintegration outcomes.

What About Corrections Experience?

You don’t need to have worked in corrections to be considered.

We welcome applications from senior leaders across health, mental health, allied health, nursing, social work, alcohol and other drugs, disability, rehabilitation, community services and related human-services sectors.

Experience in corrections, forensic services or another institutional environment is desirable, as is knowledge of correctional operations. Support will be available to help the successful candidate develop the required understanding of the environment.

What's on Offer?

• Base salary of $170,000–$175,000 + 12% superannuation.
• Bonus opportunity, subject to applicable arrangements.
• Relocation assistance for the successful candidate.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• A senior leadership position with direct influence on service delivery and organisational performance.
• The opportunity to lead a diverse multidisciplinary workforce.
• The ability to contribute to meaningful rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.
• Support to develop your understanding of the correctional environment and its operational requirements.

About Fulham Correctional Centre

Located approximately 10 kilometres west of Sale in regional Victoria, Fulham Correctional Centre is a medium- and minimum-security correctional facility with a strong focus on rehabilitation and transition.

The Centre includes the Nalu Transition Community Program and supports approximately 1,000 releases each year.

The services you lead will contribute to rehabilitation, preparation for release and positive reintegration outcomes, helping people build more stable futures and supporting safer communities.

Additional Requirements

• Hold a current, full Australian driver’s licence.
• Successfully complete a National Criminal History Check.
• Obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Be able to work within a correctional setting, including direct contact with prisoners.
• Be available for occasional work outside ordinary business hours and respond to significant or unusual occurrences when required.

This is an on-site role based at Fulham Correctional Centre, with a standard working week of 38 hours. Interstate travel may be required.

The preferred commencement date is January 2027, or earlier by agreement.

You may come from a clinical, operational or community services background. What matters is your ability to lead through others, bring complex services together and create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.

For a confidential, no-obligation discussion, contact Charles at Henderson Healthcare. Email: *******@hendersonhealthcare.com.au Phone: [phone]***| 0438 768 *** We welcome confidential enquiries from interested candidates who would like to learn more before applying.