Type and Location : Child & Adolescent / Melbourne, VIC - Other

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Listed By : Department of Justice and Community Safety - Victoria, on 11 Sep 2026

Senior Clinician - Child and Adolescent Practice - Parkville/Cherry Creek

- Lead a dynamic team helpingjustice-involved young people turn their lives around.
- Enjoy challenging, meaningful clinicalwork in a safe and supported environment.
- Earn $128,635 - $140,849 per year, plussuper.
- Sponsorship of industry membership andopportunities to represent at conferences.

If you're passionateaboutclinical work with young peopleand are looking to joina dedicated team that values your expertise, supports creativity and encouragesprofessional growth, you'll thrive at Statewide Rehabilitation Services (SRS).

Across our communityoffices and custodial facilities, our team gives young people involved in thejustice system the consistent clinical care they need to rebuild their lives.

As one of ourseniorclinicians at Parkville or Cherry Creek, you will manage a dedicated team to create positive change andhelp young people rebuild their lives in partnership with families andcommunities.

Usingevidence-informed practice, you will guide them throughlife-changingshifts in mindset, behaviour and self-belief and empower them to makepositive choices, learn new skills to reduce harmful behaviours and stay ontrack.

It's complex andchallenging work. But it'swork that makes a real differencebothto young people's futures and to our state's safety.





We also offer a $10Krelocation allowance for eligible candidates who are thinking of moving towithin an hour's drive of Cherry Creek near Werribee.

You will:

- Work within a forensic framework withyoung people who engage in serious offending behaviour and may present asa moderate to high risk of reoffending.
- Use your skills and judgement to lead ateam in providing therapeutic intervention to young people with complexneeds and build respectful, supportive relationships.
- Help develop a strong team culture wherepeer support and collaboration are central to success.
- Take part inregular training anddevelopment, with one day each month dedicated to your learning.

What you will get

Our clinicians willtell you that the work here is its own reward. This is a unique opportunity toprovide continued support to young people, working across a variety of youthjustice settings.

However, there arealso many other benefits of a clinical career in youth justice, including:

- a comprehensiveclinical induction
- opportunities for further professionaldevelopment
- sponsorship of your professional membership suchas AHPRA or AASW
- ongoing support, with both informal andformal clinical and operationalsupervision.

About you

If you have a professional clinical background and experience managing teams – as well asexperience in forensic assessment and intervention – we encourage you to This could be the start of career defining work withreal purpose.

We recruit qualifiedpractitioners with qualified membership or general registration in:

- occupational therapy.

Travel betweenourcustodial precincts and community centres may be required.

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📌 Senior Clinician - Child and Adolescent Practice - Parkville/Cherry Creek (Melbourne)
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