• Provide evidence-based clinical advice to inform service design and system improvements
• Fixed term, full-time until 30 June 2026
• VPS5 salary between $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Clinical Oversight Officer to provide a critical role within Justice Health.

About the Business Unit

Justice Health is responsible for:

• the delivery of primary health, primary mental health and specialist forensic mental health services for people in Victorian prisons and young people in custodial centres. In Victoria, health services to people in adult correctional and youth justice facilities are delivered by both public and private providers
• managing relevant contractual arrangements, including overseeing the delivery of health services and the provision and maintenance of all medical records in an electronic medical record
• facilitating the release of health information to community health care providers, legal representatives, and individuals
• the design, procurement and delivery of new and innovative, evidenced-based health services that meet the needs of people of all ages and genders in custody.

Justice Health also works closely with custodial health providers and other parts of government to identify and drive service improvements that improve health outcomes for people in custody. In partnership with Corrections Victoria and Youth Justice, Justice Health is expected to ensure that people in custody are supported to address their health needs and ensure the effective transition of offenders from prison and young people from Youth Justice facilities back into the community (with a particular focus on the health, mental health and Alcohol and Other Drug needs).

About the Role

Some of your duties will include:

• Review, investigate and audit healthcare service delivery.
• Maintain sound systems, policies and procedures that foster a patient-focused culture that encourages innovation and problem solving.
• Engage with children and young people in custody, as well as parents, guardians and advocates to understand their healthcare needs and experiences and ensure their experiences inform ongoing improvements in healthcare in custodial settings.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in delivery of healthcare services in highly sensitive and complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience in a quality focused role.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a health or related field.
• Current AHPRA registration is desirable.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.