If you are highly committed to supporting young people to make positive changes to their lives and reconnecting them to their families and community and are skilled at leading clinical and behavioural support teams, then this role might be for you.

Join a diverse and innovative leadership role where you'll manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering vital rehabilitation services to young people in custody and community.

Oversee forensic assessment and interventions, psychosocial programs and behavioural support interventions and plans.

Support staff with expert guidance to manage complex behaviours safely and effectively.

Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people’s futures

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system.

Rehabilitation and Outcomes is a specialist team at each Youth Justice Precinct that provides young people with services to support their rehabilitation, manage complex behaviours in custody and support their reintegration into the community.

The Clinical Manager Rehabilitation and Outcomes reports directly to the Senior Manager, Rehabilitation and Outcomes, and works closely with the Statewide Rehabilitation Service (SRS) Senior Manager and other SRS Clinical Managers.

The opportunity

2 full time ongoing positions, one based at Parkville Youth Justice Precinct & one at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.

VPS Grade 6 role, earning $138,631 - $185,518 per year plus super.

Lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services to support the management of young peoples’ behaviour in custody and reintegration into the community, maintaining the integrity and quality of services

Manage all operational, clinical service delivery, people management and business service aspects within the Rehabilitation and Outcomes team including the recording, reporting, and monitoring of key performance indicators.

Provide strategic oversight and expertise on clinical operations, maintaining a continuous workflow and ensuring adequate allocation of resources to meet the needs of each young person

Identify emerging issues and provide advice to the Senior Manager and stakeholders to deliver effective rehabilitative interventions and behaviour management strategies for young people.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience leading and effectively managing a multidisciplinary team of professionals to deliver services within a complex service system as well as an understanding of the key issues impacting Youth Justice. Expertise in the delivery of criminogenic and non-criminogenic programs is also desirable.

Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required. A WWCC will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant and currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).

A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.

Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.

Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.

Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

If you have any queries, please contact as below:

Cherry Creek: Katie Dietrich on 0467 738 605 or at [email protected]

Parkville: Lincoln Ellery on 0492 239 566 or at [email protected]

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

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we 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.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Wednesday 6th August 2025.

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.