Senior Clinical Project Lead, Service Development

• Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services
• Work Type: Ongoing - full time

About this role

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 $142,790 - $191,084 (VPS6) per year plus super.

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 will lead complex clinical service development projects and provide expert clinical and project leadership to support reform, promote consistency, and enhance the quality of service delivery across Forensic Intervention Services.

The role applies advanced clinical expertise together with strong project management capability to identify service improvement opportunities, lead implementation of change, and provide authoritative advice on practice, policy and operational matters.

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 Service Development team, you will:

• Lead and manage complex clinical service development projects and reform initiatives that support the effective, consistent and evidence-based delivery of Forensic Intervention Services across Victoria.
• Drive service improvement, practice integrity and reform through strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement and a sustained clinical lens.
• Provide high-level authoritative clinical advice and guidance on complex clinical and operational issues, and identify practical solutions to improve service quality, practice integrity and service delivery outcomes.
• Lead, support and mentor a small team, while contributing to broader branch and divisional priorities and reform initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex projects, service development initiatives or reform activities within clinical, forensic or correctional settings.
• Highly developed clinical knowledge and experience working with high-risk and complex clients, including assessment, risk management, therapeutic intervention and the application of evidence-based rehabilitation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level clinical and operational advice, prepare complex written materials, and engage, influence and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting, mentoring or supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); or
• A master's degree in psychotherapy and eligible for registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA); or
• A master's degree in counselling and eligible for membership with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA); or
• Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses; or
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• At least two years clinical experience is required post-registration or membership.
• Specialist training and/or postgraduate qualifications in a clinical or forensic field, is desirable.
• A current Victorian Driver's licence is required.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the attached position description.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

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

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening.Dependenton the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driverslicencechecks, 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 berecognisedand 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.

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Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/CV0783-D01836

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Unique role combining project support and managing information requests for Drug Court.
• Full time, fixed term position until 30 June 2028.
• VPS grade 4 - $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.

An exciting opportunity is available in the CAPS Central Unit within Parole and Court Practice, Corrections Victoria. The Drug Court Project Officer and County Court of Victoria (CCV) Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court (DATC) Information Sharing Officer is a hybrid position, incorporating the functions of both the Drug Court Project Officer and CCV DATC Information Sharing Officer.

The CAPS Central Unit was established to support and monitor the CAPS in Victoria. The CAPS Central Unit operates within Parole and Court Practice and is responsible for ensuring consistent standards and practices of CAPS are set and strategically monitored to build the confidence in the judiciary in the service and ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement. The CAPS Central Unit is responsible for the development of practice guidance supporting the delivery of CAPS functions across the state and all court jurisdiction. The CAPS Central Unit also provides operational support for CCS, prisons and courts, court liaison services, training, incident management and advice.

The Project Officer will be responsible for assisting with the development of CCS Drug Court operations within the Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV). This position assists the CCS Central Drug Court team to provide strategic oversight of CCS in the MCV Drug Court.

The Drug Court Project Officer position is responsible for:

• Providing support to the CAPS and Case Management Drug Court Practice Leads
• Working closely with Case Management Drug Court Practice Lead within System Integrity.
• Understanding the legislative requirements of CCS within MCV Drug Court
• Preparing correspondence, briefings and reports
• Utilising stakeholder management skills to achieve positive outcomes

The CCV DATC Information Sharing Officer is responsible for providing a central coordination service to respond to information requests by the CCV DATC, in line with the Protocol arrangement.

• Providing a central coordination service to respond to information requests by the CCV DATC in a timely manner
• Collating data and other relevant information to ensure it is fit for purpose and consistent with the information sharing agreement

About You

You are a highly organised and adaptable professional capable of project support, stakeholder engagement, record management and data analysis. You exercise sound judgement, manage sensitive information with care, and build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong project management or coordination skills, including preparing reports, papers and meeting materials.
• Strong record management, monitoring and reporting skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse sensitive and complex data, identify issues and provide practical advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Confidence using databases, case management systems or business systems; experience with PIMS or E-Justice is desirable.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of, and experience in Community Correctional Services and/or prisons is highly desirable.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position descriptions.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver 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.

Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm

• Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services
• Work Type: Ongoing - full time

About this role

Lead a specialist clinical service and drive best-practice forensic interventions across Victoria.

• Provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based offence-specific interventions.
• Influence service delivery, innovation and quality improvement across Forensic Intervention Services.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and world-class professional development opportunities.
• 1 ongoing VPS6 opportunity available.
• Melbourne CBD, with travel across Victoria required.

Forensic Intervention Services (FIS) is a specialist program area within Corrections Victoria that delivers evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services to support rehabilitation and contribute to community safety. FIS plays a critical role in reducing reoffending and enabling meaningful behaviour change for people in custody and the community.

We're seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to manage Complex Interventions, a specialist clinical service area delivering interventions to people with complex needs. This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly skilled workforce, drive service excellence and contribute to innovative approaches that improve rehabilitation outcomes across Victoria.

What you'll do

• Lead all operational, clinical and business service aspects of the Complex Interventions service area.
• Manage, support and develop a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and support staff.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure services align with best-practice standards and evidence-based approaches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Corrections Victoria and the justice sector.
• Provide expert strategic advice on offender rehabilitation, forensic interventions and emerging service delivery issues.
• Oversee performance, service targets, staffing and resource management to achieve organisational outcomes.

Skills required

• Proven experience leading complex service delivery functions and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong operational leadership, stakeholder engagement and people management capabilities.
• Experience managing performance, service quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of forensic interventions, rehabilitation services or related human services environments will be highly regarded.
• Ability to lead organisational change and build a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience managing and monitoring complex frontline services is required. Tertiary qualifications in forensic studies, clinical practice, criminology or a related discipline are desirable.

To apply, you'll 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).
• Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• A master's degree in psychotherapy and registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
• A master's degree in counselling and membership with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or registration with thePsychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

The role requires travel to prisons.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the attached position description.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

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

Applications close 22 September 2026.

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 berecognisedand 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.

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The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening.Dependenton the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driverslicencechecks, 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.

Corrections Victoria in Victoria is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Lead for the Service Development branch. The role leads complex clinical service development projects, delivers expert clinical leadership, and supports reform across Forensic Intervention Services.

You will apply advanced clinical expertise with robust project management to identify service improvements, implement change and advise on practice and policy.

Lead a specialist clinical service and drive best-practice forensic interventions across Victoria. Provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based offence-specific interventions. Influence service delivery, innovation and quality improvement across Forensic Intervention Services. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and world-class professional development opportunities. 1 ongoing VPS6 opportunity available. Melbourne CBD, with travel across Victoria required.

Forensic Intervention Services (FIS) is a specialist program area within Corrections Victoria that delivers evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services to support rehabilitation and contribute to community safety. FIS plays a critical role in reducing reoffending and enabling meaningful behaviour change for people in custody and the community.

We're seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to manage Complex Interventions, a specialist clinical service area delivering interventions to people with complex needs. This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly skilled workforce, drive service excellence and contribute to innovative approaches that improve rehabilitation outcomes across Victoria.

What you'll do

• Lead all operational, clinical and business service aspects of the Complex Interventions service area.
• Manage, support and develop a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and support staff.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure services align with best-practice standards and evidence-based approaches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Corrections Victoria and the justice sector.
• Provide expert strategic advice on offender rehabilitation, forensic interventions and emerging service delivery issues.
• Oversee performance, service targets, staffing and resource management to achieve organisational outcomes.

Skills required

• Proven experience leading complex service delivery functions and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong operational leadership, stakeholder engagement and people management capabilities.
• Experience managing performance, service quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of forensic interventions, rehabilitation services or related human services environments will be highly regarded.
• Ability to lead organisational change and build a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience managing and monitoring complex frontline services is required. Tertiary qualifications in forensic studies, clinical practice, criminology or a related discipline are desirable.

Eligibility

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• A master's degree in psychotherapy and registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
• A master's degree in counselling and membership with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

The role requires travel to prisons.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways to do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

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

Applications close 22 September 2026.

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.

Role Summary

• Location: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (Ravenhall)
• Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Ongoing
• Salary: Nurse Practitioner Year 1/2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

The Aboriginal Health Nurse Practitioner at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre plays a critical role in improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in custody through the delivery of culturally safe, holistic, and person-centred healthcare.

Working within Western Health's multidisciplinary team, the Aboriginal Health Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, health promotion, and advocacy across the continuum of primary healthcare services.

The role supports women throughout their custodial journey by addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, and cultural health needs, while facilitating access to specialist and community-based services.

Our Aboriginal Health Nurse Practitioner partners with patients, families, Aboriginal health services, Corrections Victoria, and healthcare providers to reduce health inequities, strengthen cultural connection, and support continuity of care both during imprisonment and upon transition back into the community.

Through clinical leadership, cultural expertise, and evidence-based practice, the Aboriginal Health Nurse Practitioner contributes to Western Health's commitment to delivering healthcare services at a standard equivalent to the public health system, ensuring Aboriginal women at DPFC receive respectful, equitable, and culturally responsive care.

Key responsibilities Clinical Leadership and Cultural Leadership

• Provide advanced clinical leadership in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women within the correctional health setting.
• Champion culturally safe, trauma-informed, and patient-centred models of care that address the physical, mental, social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing of women in custody.
• Lead service improvement initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Corrections Victoria, and external healthcare providers to improve health outcomes and continuity of care.

Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement

• Deliver autonomous, evidence-based clinical care aligned with Nurse Practitioner standards, contemporary research, clinical guidelines, and Western Health policies.
• Identify health inequities and implement targeted interventions that improve access, quality, safety, and health outcomes for Aboriginal women in custody.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, research, and evaluation activities, using data and evidence to inform practice, enhance service delivery, and support equitable healthcare outcomes.

Education, Learning and Workforce Development

• Provide clinical education, mentoring, and cultural guidance to nursing, medical, and allied health staff to strengthen capability in Aboriginal health and culturally responsive care.
• Promote continuous learning through the dissemination of best practice, emerging evidence, and innovative models of correctional and Aboriginal healthcare.
• Support patients' health literacy, self-management, and informed decision-making by delivering education that empowers women to engage in their healthcare and prepare for their transition back to the community.

About you

• Registration and Endorsement: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with no restrictions on practice.
• Educational Qualifications: Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or equivalent NMBA-approved qualification leading to Nurse Practitioner endorsement.
• Prescribing and Provider Eligibility: Current Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescriber number and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Medicare Provider Number.
• Advanced Clinical Experience: Demonstrated ability to provide autonomous, evidence-based advanced nursing practice, including comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral, and care coordination within complex healthcare environments.
• Aboriginal Health and Collaborative Practice: Demonstrated commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with experience delivering culturally safe care and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, community organisations, and diverse stakeholder groups.

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman, and who can demonstrate cultural knowledge and lived experience relevant to providing culturally safe health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in custody.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us? Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date

11:59pm on 11 September 2026.

Enquiries

For further information about this role, contact Tim Dorey (Nurse Unit Manager - Custodial Health) on .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health

Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/550117

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria Jobs ()

THE ROLE

The Advanced Practitioner, Forensic Disability Statewide Access Service sits in a small team of staff responsible for managing referrals and direct requests for access to forensic disability treatment and supports delivered or funded by the department.

To learn more about the services and opportunities in Forensic Disability Services, see here: About Forensic Disability Services

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide assessment and advice in relation to requests for access to forensic disability treatment and supports.
• Coordinate referrals to forensic disability treatments and supports delivered by the department.
• Provide advice and opinion to professionals in other disciplines and agencies on individual clients and participate in client conferences with other professionals, including the National Disability Insurance Agency, Disability Justice Coordination Teams, Corrections Victoria, Youth Justice, Victorian Courts, Victorian Prison system, policy and mental health services and a range of external agencies and service providers.

This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role

Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here:

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

Applications close Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Summary

Ongoing, full time opportunity based in South Morang. Supporting community safety by proactively motivating and engaging individuals on parole and supervision orders. Salary range $100,894 - $114,476 per annum plus superannuation.

About Community Correctional Services (CCS)

CCS contributes to community safety by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS manages individuals on court orders, those who have committed serious sex and/or serious violent offences receiving post sentence supervision, and prisoners on parole.

Role Overview

Parole and Specialist Case Managers (PSCMs) deliver high quality case management to a caseload of high priority individuals who have committed violent and sex offences under correctional supervision. PSCMs ensure alignment with best practice initiatives, including strengths based case management and dynamic risk assessment in line with Corrections Victoria's Offender Management Framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver case management to high priority individuals, ensuring the nature of serious offender management aligns with best practice initiatives.
• Apply strengths based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment in line with the Corrections Victoria Offender Management Framework.
• Demonstrate outstanding service user engagement, including excellent motivational interaction interviewing techniques.
• Produce relevant plans, reports and briefing documents for departmental and ministerial stakeholders.
• Maintain meticulous management of CCS service user files.
• Communicate effectively with a range of individuals and backgrounds, applying sound professional judgment when required.
• Work regionally between the Cranbourne and Pakenham Justice Service Centres and, operationally, from time to the Dandenong Justice Service Centre.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in social work, psychology or a related human services discipline (preferred) or criminal justice/criminology (desirable).
• Excellent writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare departmental and ministerial briefings, external correspondence and reports.
• Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to apply professional judgment.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary package, the Department of Justice and Community Safety offers:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government.
• Salary packaging.
• Diverse, equitable and supportive work environment.

EEO Statement

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, fostering a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, or who are impacted by our work.