If you're passionate about
clinical work with young people
and are looking to join a team that values your expertise, supports creativity and encourages professional growth, you'll thrive at Statewide Rehabilitation Services (SRS).
Across our community offices and custodial facilities, our team gives young people involved in the justice system the consistent support they need, working with care teams, families and communities to help rebuild their lives.
Using evidence-informed practice as part of the team at our newly-upgraded Malmsbury facility, you will guide young people through
life-changing shifts in mindset
, behaviour and self-belief and empower them to make positive choices, learn new skills to reduce harmful behaviours and stay on track.
It's complex and challenging work.
But it's
work that makes a real difference
both to young people's futures and to our state's safety.
You will:
Work within a forensic framework with young people who engage in reliable offending behaviour and may present as a moderate to high risk of reoffending.
Use your skills and judgement to deliver therapeutic interventions for young people with complex needs and
build respectful, supportive relationships
.
Contribute to a strong team culture where peer support and collaboration with other stakeholders are central to success.
Take part in




regular training and development
, with one day each month dedicated to your learning.
What you will get
Our clinicians will tell you that the work here is its own reward.
This is a unique opportunity to provide continued support to young people, working across a variety of youth justice settings.
However, there are also many other benefits of a clinical career in youth justice, including:
a comprehensive
clinical induction
opportunities for
professional development
with one day a month dedicated to training.
sponsorship
of your professional membership such as AHPRA or AASW
ongoing support, with both informal and formal clinical and operational
supervision.
Enjoy
flexible work
including part-time as well as a
relocation allowance
for eligible candidates.
About you
If you have a professional clinical background or education – as well as experience working with young people to make positive changes – we encourage you to apply for this prospect.
This could be the start of career defining work with real purpose.
We recruit qualified practitioners with professional membership or general registration in:
psychology
mental health nursing
social work
occupational therapy.

📌 Clinician – Child And Adolescent Practice (Bendigo)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Bendigo