Job Description

Type and Location : Psychologist / Sydney, NSW - Other, Melbourne, VIC - Other, Brisbane, QLD - Other, Adelaide, SA - Other, Perth, WA - Other, Hobart, TAS - Other, ACT, Northern Territory, Working Australia Wide, International

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Listed By : Forensic Intervention Services on 28 Jul 2026

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Forensic Clinician (Psychologist) - relocation available

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If you're looking to challenge yourself, be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and build your clinical reputation, you'll love the work at Forensic Intervention Services (FIS) in Victoria.

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We are a unique program area of Corrections Victoria that provides people in custody and in the community with offence-specific, evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services to support their rehabilitation. We hold portfolios and expertise in critical areas such as Violent Extremism, Restorative Justice and Family Violence.

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We're seeking experienced professionals in psychology to join our team of forensic clinicians. Forensic clinical experience is desirable but not essential.

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Whether you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting impact in a progressive field, this is career defining work with marginalised groups you won't get access to anywhere else.

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Ongoing and fixed term opportunities including part-time are available in metro Melbourne, our growing south west team and regional locations.

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How we'll support and reward you

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Our work can be demanding so we offer first-rate training and support.

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- A $10K relocation allowance is available for eligible candidates
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- Get up to speed with our specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory,



and mentored on-the-job training).
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- Gain exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.
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- Enjoy mental health and wellbeing care - essential debriefing for the first 12 months for current forensic practitioners.
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- Be supervised by senior clinical staff with support on a day-to-day basis.
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- Grow with ongoing professional development including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities.
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- Network at our annual Leadership Forum and Conference for technical and professional development.
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- Have your AHPRA membership funded annually.
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What you'll do

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As a forensic clinician, you will build on your existing expertise as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence based, best-practice forensic intervention in a supportive correctional environment.

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Working within the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model, you'll deliver a wide range of individualised services including:

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- Comprehensive assessments including risk assessments.
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- Clinical interviews to develop person centred rehabilitation pathways.
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- Treatment interventions employing evidence-based assessment tools.
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- Treatment programs involving individual and group sessions.
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- Preparing treatment plans, treatment reports, and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders.
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Travel to correctional facilities is a required part of the role so you will need to possess a current driver's licence.

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To apply, you'll need to hold, or be eligible for, general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).

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Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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📌 Forensic Clinician (Psychologist) - relocation available (Victoria)
🏢 The Australian Psychological Society
📍 Victoria