Principal Clinician, Practice Help lead the team that shapes forensic intervention services across Victoria Join our growing senior clinical team and help reduce re-offending Do career-defining work with marginalised groups Guide a skilled forensic clinical team to serve a complex caseload Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support Earn $ 138,631 - $185,518 per year plus super Empower people and elevate your career - join Forensic Intervention Services. FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence. As part of the clinical leadership group, you will oversee the treatment of complex cases across the Victorian prison system. This is the perfect opportunity if you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting influence in a progressive field. In addition to compelling work, we offer: flexible work options mental health and wellbeing support annual leadership forums and conferences professional registration funding relocation allowances for eligible candidates some travel requirements, with flexibility to base yourself at 50 Franklin St or other suitable locations, and most of your work carried out onsite . What you will do The Principal Clinician, Practice will deliver assessments and both offence-specific and offence-related interventions for a complex caseload. Approximately 70% of your workload will involve direct service delivery - including assessments and interventions - while the remainder will see you support research and evaluation efforts. You will: Provide high-quality supervision to senior forensic clinicians and other practitioners. Enhance evidence-based practices through feedback and direct observation. Advise on practice improvements and ensure service integrity. Prepare reports and provide expert recommendations on complex cases and practices. Represent FIS at meetings, conferences and other events. Deliver training and consultancy services to other agencies. To learn more about the role, and the kind of candidate we are looking for, please read the position description. Eligibility To apply, you will need to hold - or be eligible for - one of the following: General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Be credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. Registration as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. To find out more about the role and FIS, go to our website or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.
