Western Plains is a new state-of-the-art, maximum-security correctional facility in the Barwon South West region. The staff here are dedicated to helping people in our care build the skills and self-confidence needed to make positive contributions to the community.

In addition to compelling clinical work, we offer:

flexible work options

mental health and wellbeing support

access to annual leadership forums and conferences

professional registration funding

relocation allowances for eligible candidates

limited travel requirements, with most of your work carried out onsite.

What you will do

As a clinical team leader at Western Plains, you will lead the strategic direction, and service delivery for disability and complex needs services.

You will:

Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists and disability practitioners.

Provide expert clinical oversight, ensuring best-practice interventions and risk management.

Engage with custodial staff, forensic clinicians and external agencies to coordinate care and services.

Oversee assessments, clinical programs and the integration of NDIS-related services within corrections.

Ensure there is accurate data reporting and contribute to staff training and professional development.

Eligibility

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

General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Be credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.

Registration as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.