Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services. Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support. Flexible home and on-site working arrangements Earn $138,631 – $185,518 (VPS6) per year plus super. 1 ongoing role available 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 Service Development Branch, you are responsible for supporting the strategic direction of Forensic Intervention Services by identifying, designing, leading and implementing the research and evaluation frameworks that support the clinical service delivery models of Forensic Intervention Services. 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 What you'll do As the Senior Clinical Project Lead working in the Clinical Projects team, you will: Lead and mentor a small team that drives and implements the research and evaluation frameworks that support the clinical service delivery models. Ongoing improvements to the research and evaluation frameworks, standards and guidance to support the effective and consistent delivery of interventions to service users across Victoria. Proactively manage the development and implementation of a range of complex projects and evaluations relating to program development and process changes within Forensic Intervention Services. Work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders including Principal Clinicians, Practice and clinical staff across the State to support the ongoing development and maintenance of internal research groups and drive continuous improvement. Work closely with the Manager, Service Development and Clinical Director, Forensic Intervention Services to drive a proactive and strategic research and evaluation agenda to build internal evidence-based knowledge of the impact of therapeutic interventions. Identify, analyse, develop responses to and provide high level authoritative advice senior executives in relation to research and evaluation outcomes and to inform any future changes in the clinical service delivery across the State. To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated experience in managing complex research and evaluation processes within complex service systems. Demonstrated ability to analyse and triangulate a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative data sources to elicit evaluation findings and recommendations that inform decision makers and support continuous improvement with Forensic Intervention Services practices, processes and programs. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop fit for purpose outputs that effectively communicate with intended audience. High-level stakeholder management skills and a demonstrated ability to engage, negotiate and influence a diverse stakeholder group on research and evaluation projects. Qualifications A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable. To find out more about the role and FIS, watch our career information video, visit our microsite or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au . Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email aboriginal.employment@justice.vic.gov.au If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. 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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). 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. IMPORTANT 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.
