About This Role

Lead a specialist clinical team improving rehabilitation outcomes for young people in custody and community. Join the Statewide Rehabilitation Services team, helping young people make profound shifts in their mindset and self-belief. Build strong relationships that support safer, more inclusive communities. Use your leadership to shape a culture of healing, accountability and growth.

Ongoing, full‑time role earning $142,790 to $166,938 per year (VPS Grade 6.1) plus super.

What You Will Do

As a clinical manager, you will lead a team that helps young people in custody and community address the causes of their offending and empower them to make positive changes.

You Will

- Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services that addresses complex behaviours and supports reintegration.
- Contribute to strategic oversight of clinical operations, ensuring quality service delivery and efficient resource use.
- Manage and develop staff through supervision, training and professional development.
- Work collaboratively with partners and other justice professionals to coordinate rehabilitation and behaviour management programs.
- Advise senior leaders on complex clinical issues, program design and service improvements.

We are currently recruiting this chance at our Cherry Creek precinct,



offering a great work/life balance in the western suburbs.

About You

You will be registered as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist. You will also hold a full driver’s licence.

You Should Also Have

- Experience leading high‑performing teams within complex service environments.
- Strong clinical expertise in rehabilitation and behavioural intervention, ideally in a custodial or forensic context.
- The ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships across disciplines and cultures.
- Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to address challenging clinical situations.
- A passion for developing others and fostering a learning culture that supports evidence‑based practice.

Employment Conditions

A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

Contact: Chelsea Leach –

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📌 Clinical Manager, Rehabilitation and Outcomes (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne