About the role: An exciting opportunity to lead and develop staff in a multidisciplinary team The Police Psychology Unit is a dynamic team of allied health leaders and clinicians whose role is to support, enhance and develop the psychological wellbeing of Victoria Police employees. The team works to ensure that Victoria Police members and public service staff are well equipped to manage the varied psychological demands of their roles. To support this important work, the organization requires the Unit to have experienced clinical staff with a diverse skill set of clinical and organizational skills. The roles and responsibilities of the clinical team leader are varied and include clinical supervision, training and development and consultation and advice regarding trauma and psychological wellbeing in frontline policing. Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements. Your duties will include: Clinical and operational supervision of staff, administrative and performance management, and development of staff. Providing professional services and advice to a diverse range of work areas across Victoria Police including senior management, such as evidence based psychological support programs, consultancy, coaching, crisis interventions and case management. Provide high level advice and input into issues of psychological risk, psychological injury, and other policy and practice issues arising from operational situations. Providing authoritative advice and oversight to staff in crisis situations including the participation in a 24-hour on-call service as required. Consulting with senior management, internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-quality clinical services About You: The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Registration number must be provided. Eligible for membership of the APS. or Registered as a Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Proof of registration must be provided Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team of allied health clinicians. Demonstrated high level clinical expertise, including the ability to make autonomous judgements in complex and risk situations Demonstrated experience in identifying emerging issues within an organisational context Highly developed written, verbal communication and presentation skills, to effectively provide high level advice and influence, and to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to provide advice and make decisions on issues of individual and organisation psychological risk within a complex and diverse organisation, in line with ethical and legal requirements Further Information: One (1) x full-time, fixed term position available, commencing January 2026. This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands. This position requires on call work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement). Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening. We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police. Your application must include: Resume Cover letter – including a response to the Key Selection Criteria – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement. Applications close midnight, Wednesday 26 November 2025. Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email. For further information, please contact: Nicole Terry on (03) 8335 1106 or nicole.terry@police.vic.gov.au. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004. About Us: Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate. In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation. We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.” If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you. Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
