Role Overview

Senior Clinical Trainer – Youth Justice (VPS 4) based in Melbourne CBD with regular travel to regional offices. The role delivers clinical training, skill building and coaching to Youth Justice frontline staff across custodial, community, court and regional settings, incorporating multicultural and multifaith perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver clinical training sessions to custodial, community, court and regional Youth Justice staff.
- Plan, adapt and deliver learning sessions using evidence‑based practices including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
- Provide coaching and constructive feedback to embed skills and practices in the workplace.
- Respond to participant disclosures, balancing individual support with cohort psychological safety and facilitating referrals to wellbeing services.
- Exercise professional judgment to develop and adapt targeted learning interventions within departmental guidelines.
- Co‑design and continuously improve training materials in collaboration with staff.

Qualifications and Experience

- A relevant qualification in psychology, social work or a related field, supported by demonstrated experience applying professional knowledge in practice.
- Robust experience delivering training that builds deep multicultural and multifaith understanding in diverse youth justice cohorts.
- Proficiency in evidence‑based practices such as CBT and Motivational Interviewing, with ability to translate into practical, skills‑based training.




- Experience coaching operational staff and providing feedback to embed essential skills.
- Capacity to adapt facilitation style and content to diverse audiences and operational settings across multiple locations.
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, social work or a related field (required).

Additional Requirements

- Valid vehicle registration (driver’s licence) – role involves regular travel.
- Current Working with Children Check, to be maintained during employment.

Benefits

- Job stability as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- Competitive salary in the range $100,894 – $114,476 per year plus superannuation.
- Transparent performance framework and professional development plans.
- Generous leave entitlements: personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling and financial or retirement planning support.

Equal Opportunity & Child Safety

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to a diverse workforce, encouraging people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or cultural background. We also support veterans working in the public sector. The Department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, with a zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.

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📌 Clinical Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 State Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne