Job Description
Overview
Work type: Full time
Salary: $10+,730 - $132,764
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Location: CBD
Reference: DJCS/PDSISRCLI2
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, ****** 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?
Senior Clinician
Lead the clinical team in achieving meaningful outcomes for not only individuals with disability, but also the staff and environment that accommodates them throughout the Victorian prison system.
Full-time, fixed-term role until mid-2026.
Excellent secondment/fixed-term contract opportunity for career growth.
Your professional registration fully funded, along with work phone and travel time.
Flexible role – work from home, CBD-based head office and Victorian correctional facilities.
Where you will be working
The prison disability support initiative (PDSI) is a state-wide rehabilitation service that assists people in custody with cognitive impairments and complex disability needs.
The PDSI aims to:
Identify people in custody with non-physical disabilities.
Assess disabilityneeds to inform decisions on placement, case management and rehabilitation.
Educate corrections staff on how to better understand and support the people in their care.
Link individuals with appropriate disability support services.
What you will do
As a senior clinician for the PDSI, you will manage the team supporting people in Victorian prisons who have cognitive or physical impairments. These disabilities may include conditions such as acquired brain injury, dementia or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Unlike forensic intervention service (FIS) clinicians, your work won't focus explicitly on a person's offending. Instead, you will help with better understanding a person's disability needs and better support them in the custodial environment.
You will:
Oversee the daily clinical operations of the PDSI to make sure services run smoothly.
Manage and support a team of clinicians and complex case coordinators.
Keep a small caseload of complex cases, completing assessments and providing interventions.
Offer advice and support for people with cognitive impairments and challenging behaviours.
Help with triaging service users and give advice on referral pathways.
Create a collaborative, innovative team environment focused on problem-solving.
Support the training and development of staff to improve outcomes for people in custody with a disability.
Why work with us
There are many advantages of working as a clinician with the Department of Justice and Community Safety, including:
✔ A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options
✔ Your professional association membership or registration funded annually (e.g. PBA/AHPRA, AASW)
✔ Individual and group supervision, as well as any additional supervision required as part of professional registration requirements.
✔ Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
✔ Employee assistance program (EAP) – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you are experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues.
Preferred experience
You will need a high level of clinical expertise in disability and forensic settings to thrive in this role.
You will also possess:
Registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or another relevant tertiary qualification.
A current Victorian driver's license.
Minimum of three years post-registration experience in a relevant field.
Specialist endorsement and/or experience in a clinical or forensic field (desirable).
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
To find out more about the role, please read the position description or contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close Sunday 4 May 2026 at 11.5+PM
Posted 17 April 2026
Work type: Full time
Salary: $10+,730 - $132,764
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Location: CBD
Reference: DJCS/PDSISRCLI2
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, ****** 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?
Senior Clinician
Lead the clinical team in achieving meaningful outcomes for not only individuals with disability, but also the staff and environment that accommodates them throughout the Victorian prison system.
Full-time, fixed-term role until mid-2026.
Excellent secondment/fixed-term contract opportunity for career growth.
Your professional registration fully funded, along with work phone and travel time.
Flexible role – work from home, CBD-based head office and Victorian correctional facilities.
Where you will be working
The prison disability support initiative (PDSI) is a state-wide rehabilitation service that assists people in custody with cognitive impairments and complex disability needs.
The PDSI aims to:
Identify people in custody with non-physical disabilities.
Assess disabilityneeds to inform decisions on placement, case management and rehabilitation.
Educate corrections staff on how to better understand and support the people in their care.
Link individuals with appropriate disability support services.
What you will do
As a senior clinician for the PDSI, you will manage the team supporting people in Victorian prisons who have cognitive or physical impairments. These disabilities may include conditions such as acquired brain injury, dementia or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Unlike forensic intervention service (FIS) clinicians, your work won't focus explicitly on a person's offending. Instead, you will help with better understanding a person's disability needs and better support them in the custodial environment.
You will:
Oversee the daily clinical operations of the PDSI to make sure services run smoothly.
Manage and support a team of clinicians and complex case coordinators.
Keep a small caseload of complex cases, completing assessments and providing interventions.
Offer advice and support for people with cognitive impairments and challenging behaviours.
Help with triaging service users and give advice on referral pathways.
Create a collaborative, innovative team environment focused on problem-solving.
Support the training and development of staff to improve outcomes for people in custody with a disability.
Why work with us
There are many advantages of working as a clinician with the Department of Justice and Community Safety, including:
✔ A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options
✔ Your professional association membership or registration funded annually (e.g. PBA/AHPRA, AASW)
✔ Individual and group supervision, as well as any additional supervision required as part of professional registration requirements.
✔ Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
✔ Employee assistance program (EAP) – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you are experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues.
Preferred experience
You will need a high level of clinical expertise in disability and forensic settings to thrive in this role.
You will also possess:
Registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or another relevant tertiary qualification.
A current Victorian driver's license.
Minimum of three years post-registration experience in a relevant field.
Specialist endorsement and/or experience in a clinical or forensic field (desirable).
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
To find out more about the role, please read the position description or contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close Sunday 4 May 2026 at 11.5+PM
Posted 17 April 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Clinician, Prison Disability Support Initiative (PDSI) position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Victory Valley offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
