Job Description

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).

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We are a specialist 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, social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, counselling or psychotherapy 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 opportunitiesincluding part‐time are available in metro Melbourne, our growing Barwon SW 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 specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory, and mentored on‐the‐job training).
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- Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.
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- Mental health and wellbeing care - essential debriefing for the first 12 months for new forensic practitioners.
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- Supervision by senior clinical staff with support on a day‐to‐day basis.
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- Ongoing professional development including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities.
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- Annual Leadership Forum and Conference for technical and career development.
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- Registration or professional association membership funded annually (e.g.



PBA/AHPRA, AASW)
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- Relocation allowances for eligible candidates.
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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, one of the following:

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- General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
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- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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- Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
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- Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
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- A master's degree in psychotherapy and registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
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- A master's degree in counselling and membership with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
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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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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Forensic Clinician (Bendigo)
🏢 Corrections Victoria
📍 Bendigo