THE ROLE The Senior Clinician is a leadership position responsible for the development, supervision, and line management of clinical staff within Forensic Disability Services. This role is integral to promoting FDS's position as a leader in the provision of contemporary treatment and care within the disability sector.

Accountabilities Include

Contribute to the planning, development and delivery of training and education programs for clinical staff and other agencies working with forensic clients with a cognitive disability and assist in the selection and co-ordination of the supervision of university interns on placement with FDCS.

Provide leadership and supervision to a team of multidisciplinary staff engaged in the delivery of specialist forensic services including individual and team performance management and staff professional development.

The role is expected to ensure productive and effective provision of services in forensic clinical assessment and treatments for the community. Manage, direct and lead the functions and resources of a team who provide forensic assessment and intervention for community clients and meet relevant legislative and policy requirements.

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Read More. This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role. Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families,



Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description. This role requires a Working with Children Check. Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

How To Apply Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

📌 Senior Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness u0026 Housing
📍 Melbourne