Occupation:
Prison and corrective services
Reference:
DJCS/*******CC
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
People who take pride in their work.
People who get things done.
People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria.
Want to be part of it?
Help justice-involved young people turn their lives around.
Enjoy challenging, meaningful clinical work in a protected and supported team.
Earn $116,413 - $128,631 per year, plus super.
Grow your skills with ongoing training and supervision.
Recruiting now to our Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
Do you want to do meaningful clinical work with young people?
At
Statewide Rehabilitation Services (SRS)
, your skills will be backed by a team that values your professional judgement, supports your development and gives you room to do the work properly.
Across our community offices and custodial facilities,



our team gives young people involved in the justice system the consistent clinical care they need to rebuild their lives.
Using evidence-informed practice, you will guide the young people throughlife-changing shifts in mindset, behaviour and self-belief.
You will empower them to make positive choices, and learn new skills to reduce harmful behaviours.
It's complex and challenging work.
But it'swork that makes a real differenceboth to young people's futures and to our state's safety.
We are currently recruiting for permanent and fixed-term opportunities in the Western suburbs based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
Work within a forensic framework with young people who engage in serious 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 andbuild respectful, supportive relationships.
Contribute to a strong team culture where peer support and collaboration with other stakeholders are central to success.
Take part inregular 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
comprehensiveclinical induction
opportunities for
professional development




with one day a month dedicated to training
sponsorshipof your professional membership
such as AHPRA or AASW
ongoing support, with both informal and formal c
linical and operationalsupervision
flexible work options
as well as a
relocation allowance up to $10K
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 opportunity.
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.
For more information on the skills we look for in new clinicians, please read the position description document attached.
If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Katie Dietrich ******
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply andcontact ****** if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
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 secure and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Sunday 13 September **** at *****pm
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📌 Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne