- Help improve health care for people living in Victoria's prisons.
- Use your clinical knowledge to review services and identify risks.
- Travel across Victoria and help shape better health care.
- Make a real difference to people who need care and support.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

Justice Health is part of the Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety and supports the Minister for Corrections. CJS also comprises Corrections Victoria; Policy, Strategy and Service Design; Group Services and Coordination; and Justice Services (which includes Community Correctional Services and other justice programs). CJS plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.

What you will do

As a senior clinical oversight officer, you will review health services across Victoria's adult prison system. You will help improve care and make sure providers meet the health needs of people in prison.

You will:

- review and audit health services to find risks and areas for improvement
- provide expert clinical advice to help shape better health services
- write clear reports and briefings on complex and sensitive issues
- work with health providers and prison staff to solve problems and improve care
- listen to people in prison and use their experiences to help improve health services.

About you

You must have a tertiary qualification in health or a related field. Current AHPRA registration is desirable.

You should also have:

- strong experience delivering health services in complex and sensitive settings
- experience in a role focused on service quality and improving care




- sound judgement and resilience to solve problems and stay calm under pressure
- clear communication skills and the ability to build trust, work with others and respect different needs.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Christine Goonan at ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

KEY INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

📌 Senior Clinical Oversight Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne