Job Description

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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You will:

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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We recruit qualifiedpractitioners with professional membership or general registration in:

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- occupational therapy.
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Travel betweenourcustodial precincts and community centres may be required.

📌 Senior Clinician - Child and Adolescent Practice - Parkville/Cherry Creek (Victoria)
🏢 The Australian Psychological Society
📍 Victoria