Professional 2
- Remuneration Package Range $113,101
- $134,507 (including salary $95,697
- $114,104) Clinical Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Alice Springs, Northern Territory One ongoing full time vacancy is available Every Contact Matters The Northern Territory Department of Corrections plays a vital role in building safer communities by reducing reoffending and supporting individuals to make meaningful and lasting positive change. Through evidence-based rehabilitation, education, training and reintegration initiatives, we work to break cycles of offending and support pathways toward healthier, more productive lives. As part of the Department's newly established Rehabilitation and Reintegration Framework, exciting opportunities exist for motivated and skilled Psychologists and Social Workers to join the Clinical Rehabilitation Team (CRT). The CRT is a specialist multidisciplinary team comprising Psychologists, Social Workers and Aboriginal Program Facilitators who work collaboratively to deliver intensive offence-focused interventions and clinical services to individuals in custody. Our work is guided by contemporary correctional rehabilitation principles and focuses on reducing criminogenic risk, enhancing community safety and supporting lasting behavioural change. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply and further develop your clinical skills within a challenging, rewarding and highly specialised forensic environment. Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking to expand your forensic practice or looking to develop expertise in offender rehabilitation, you will be supported through structured supervision, ongoing professional development and involvement in innovative rehabilitation initiatives.

About the Role
As a Clinical Rehabilitation Clinician, you will provide specialist assessment, treatment and case consultation services to individuals presenting with complex psychological, behavioural and criminogenic needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will:
• Conduct comprehensive psychological, psychosocial and criminogenic assessments.
• Undertake structured professional judgement risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions to address offending behaviour and promote rehabilitation.




• Facilitate intensive offence-focused treatment programs for high-risk and complex offenders.
• Prepare high-quality clinical, treatment and risk assessment reports to inform case management and decision-making processes.
• Provide specialist advice and consultation regarding offender rehabilitation, responsivity and risk management.
• Work collaboratively with custodial staff, health professionals, Aboriginal Program Facilitators and community service providers.
• Contribute to service development, program enhancement and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the Clinical Rehabilitation Team. About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:
• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Social Work.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Experience conducting assessments and interventions with complex and high-needs client groups.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment and build professional relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated cultural capability and the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• A commitment to promoting rehabilitation, reducing reoffending and contributing to safer communities. Experience in correctional, forensic, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, child protection, justice, family violence or related human services settings will be highly regarded. Why Join Us? This is your chance to be part of a progressive rehabilitation service that is transforming offender rehabilitation across the Northern Territory.

We offer
• Competitive salary package.




• Six weeks annual recreation leave.
• Three weeks personal leave per annum.
• Additional three days paid leave over the Christmas and New Year period.
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 12% employer superannuation contributions.
• Salary packaging opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Structured professional supervision and mentoring.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunities to develop specialist expertise in forensic assessment, risk management and offender rehabilitation.
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to community safety and improved outcomes for individuals, families and communities. Why Alice Springs? Alice Springs offers a unique opportunity to live and work in the heart of Australia while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Central Australia, you'll enjoy easy access to iconic natural attractions, outdoor adventures and rich Aboriginal cultures. With a welcoming community, short commutes and an exceptional work-life balance, Alice Springs provides rewarding professional experiences and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia. Join us and help create safer communities through rehabilitation, reintegration and positive change. Every contact matters. For a confidential discussion please contact: Ange Yendama on 08 •••
• •965 or [email protected] Quote vacancy number: 36924 Closing date: 11/11/2026 Explore the Department of Corrections
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📌 Clinician (Australia)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Australia