Job Type: Ongoing - full time Category: Allied Health Location: Geelong Date Advertised: 17-MAR-25 Job Reference: DJCS/CLINTEAMLD Job Title: Clinical Team Leader Business Unit: Division: Summary: At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are 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 are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? Clinical Team Leader  Manage a skilled clinical team formed to serve people with disabilities and complex needs. Join our growing Western Plains team and help reduce re-offending. Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support. Based on-site in Lara. Earn $109,730 – $132,764 per year plus super (VPS 5). Introducing Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) Western Plains is a new state-of-the-art, maximum-security correctional facility in the Barwon South West region. The staff here are dedicated to helping people in our care build the skills and self-confidence needed to make positive contributions to the community. Western Plains provides a secure and transformative environment that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. In addition to compelling clinical work, we offer:  flexible work options  mental health and wellbeing support  access to annual leadership forums and conferences  professional registration funding  relocation allowances for eligible candidates  limited travel requirements, with most of your work carried out onsite.  What you will do  As a clinical team leader at Western Plains, you will lead the strategic direction, policy development and service delivery for disability and complex needs services. Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists and disability practitioners. Provide expert clinical oversight, ensuring best-practice interventions and risk management. Engage with custodial staff, forensic clinicians and external agencies to coordinate care and services. Oversee assessments, clinical programs and the integration of NDIS-related services within corrections. Ensure there is accurate data reporting and contribute to staff training and professional development. 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.  To learn more about the role, and the kind of candidate we are looking for, please read the position description.  Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.   For any questions not answered in the position description, reach out to our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.