- Registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA); eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers membership; credentialling as a Mental Health Nurse; or registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Substantial experience in forensic, correctional or complex disability and behavioural settings.
- A strong record of leading and clinically supervising psychologists or multidisciplinary allied health teams, including workforce, performance and wellbeing management.
- Advanced knowledge of behavioural theory, Positive Behaviour Support, risk–need–responsivity, trauma-informed practice and evidence-based therapies.
- Expertise in complex risk assessment, formulation, treatment and behaviour support planning across mental health, disability and offending domains.
- Experience leading clinical governance, quality assurance, documentation and incident review in secure or high-risk/high-need services.
- Sound judgement, ethical reasoning and composure when balancing competing priorities and dual-role tensions.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills across custodial, clinical, executive and external stakeholders.




- Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to turn clinical information and service data into explicit, defensible advice.
- A commitment to reflective practice, supervision, cultural safety and equitable trauma-informed care, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

- Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
- Support with Professional Registration costs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and rewards scheme
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff gym
- Subsidised meals
- Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
- REACH Program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
- VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)

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📌 Principal Clinical Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 The Geo Group
📍 Melbourne