Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Clinical Rehabilitation

Job title Manager Clinical Rehabilitation Designation Senior Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin Correctional Centre

Position number 46352 RTF 355100 Closing 20/09/2026

Contact officer Emma Mackie on 08 8928 7345 or [email protected]

About the agency Department of Corrections

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355100

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

This position supports the work of the Clinical Rehabilitation team to create safer communities and reduce re-offending through the co-

facilitation of group-based offence specific and offence related programs. Manage, supervise and oversee the day-to-day work of a team of clinicians and Aboriginal program facilitators engaged in the provision of specialised assessments, individual interventions and group programs to address the offending behaviours of prisoners.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage, supervise and support a team of skilled and experienced clinicians and Aboriginal program facilitators engaged with prisoners

to address offending behaviours.
- Conduct and oversee the provision of clinical assessments utilising psychometric instruments.
- Contribute to the development, maintenance and revision of operational guidelines pertinent to the assessment, intervention, program delivery, record keeping and report writing tasks of relevant staff.
- Ensure standards of practice, knowledge and professional conduct are maintained in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Australian





Offender Program and Facilitation Standards, Guiding Principles for Corrections in Australia, Professional Registration Boards, and other relevant bodies.
1. Liaise with Prison Management, Sentencing Authorities, Professional Bodies, and other relevant parties on matters pertaining to the

assessment of risk, treatment of offending behaviour, prisoner management regimes and treatment outcomes to ensure appropriate standards of community safety are achieved and maintained.
1. Apply psychometric testing; interpret results; develop clinical assessment reports; design, deliver and contribute to the evaluation of

clinical interventions appropriate to the needs of the client group.
1. Maintain relevant documentation on clinical interventions, test methods and results and record relevant statistical data for analysis,

evaluations, budget papers, legislative assembly briefs and parliamentary estimates.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Tertiary qualifications in psychology with unconditional registration to practice as a psychologist in Australia via Psychology Board of

Australia/AHPRA and eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, or tertiary qualifications in social work with membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); and demonstrated experience providing specialised assessment and treatment to clients in a forensic setting.
1. Demonstrated experience in providing effective leadership within a multi-disciplinary team setting operating within a secured

environment including the provision of supervision to professional and para-professional staff and to encouragement of the career development of staff.
1.



Demonstrated understanding of contemporary theory and best practice in respect of offender programs, and an understanding of

evidence-based assessment, delivery of behaviour-change interventions, and demonstrated case management experience within a custodial/forensic setting.
1. Demonstrated experience in staff management, including conflict resolution practices and methods to support team building, peer

support and participation, and the ability to undertake performance management tasks as required. Demonstrated experience in managing a budget.
1. High standard of written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues in a succinct manner with senior

managers, service providers, clients and other relevant parties.
1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds

particularly Aboriginal people.
1. Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information

and issues with tact and discretion.

Desirable

1. Post-graduate qualifications in Forensic or Clinical Psychology and/or Forensic or Clinical endorsement; OR AASW credentials as a

Accredited Supervisor, Clinical or Family Violence Social Worker.
- Qualifications or formal training in Management or Leadership.

Further information The Department of Corrections (DoC) has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises,

facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The preferred applicant/s will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and the successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check (confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.

All DoC employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The successful applicant/s will be required to maintain the applicable professional registration and membership (AHPRA and APS or AASW) for ongoing employment.

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