Job Type: Ongoing - full time Category: Allied Health Location: Melbourne - CBD Date Advertised: 16-APR-25 Job Reference: DJCS/5652 Job Title: Principal Clinician, Restorative Justice Business Unit: Division: Summary: 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? Deliver world best-practice treatment in forensic intervention and reduce reoffending. Great opportunity to join Forensic Intervention Services Make a positive difference in keeping our community safe Attractive salary between $134,593 - $180,115 + superannuation 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. FIS is looking for a Principal Clinician Practice (Restorative Justice) to provide an expert level of clinical acumen in the field of Restorative Justice.  As the portfolio holder and subject matter expert, you will drive change and reform to the Restorative Justice agenda within Forensic Intervention Services and broader government departments.  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 Proactively identify and respond to complex strategic issues impacting on the delivery of clinical services and restorative justice referrals. Actively maintain existing Internal and external stakeholder relationships and develop new relationships that support the effectiveness of Forensic Intervention Services practices Prepare and present comprehensive reports, briefings and submissions Drive practice improvements to maximise clinical effectiveness and continuous improvement To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description. To apply, you will need to hold – or be eligible for – one of the following: Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency; 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 Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. If you have any queries, please call Bernadette Munday, General Manager, Service Development Branch, Forensic Intervention Service, on 0428 964 581 or email Bernadette.munday@justice.vic.gov.au 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 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. Applications close 5 May 2025. 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.