Clinical Manager - Youth Justice
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | VPSG6.1 |
| Work Location: | VIC - Multiple Locations |
| Reference: | VG/SRSCLINMAN |
| Closing Date: | 18-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $138,631 - $162,076 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Clinical Manager, Rehabilitation and Outcomes (YJ2811).docx (Word, 541KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Lincoln Ellery lincoln.ellery@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
Clinical Manager – Youth Justice
- Help young people who have offended make profound shifts in their mindset and self-belief.
- Lead a specialist forensic clinical team improving rehabilitation outcomes for young people in custody and community.
- Use your leadership to shape a culture of healing, accountability and growth.
- Ideal role for a registered psychologist or social worker with forensic clinical experience.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $138,631 to $162,076 per year (VPS Grade 6.1) plus super.
What you will do
As a clinical manager for Statewide Rehabilitation Services, you will lead a forensic clinical team that helps young people in custody and the community address the causes of their offending.
You will:
- Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitation services that address complex behaviours and support reintegration.
- Manage and develop staff through supervision, training and professional development.
- Work collaboratively with partners and other justice professionals to coordinate rehabilitation and behaviour management programs.
- Advise senior leaders on complex clinical issues, program design and service improvements.
About you
You will be registered as a psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapist. You will hold a full driver's licence.
You should also have:
- Experience leading high-performing teams within complex service environments.
- Strong clinical expertise in rehabilitation and behavioural intervention, ideally in a custodial or forensic setting.
- The ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships across disciplines and cultures.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to address challenging clinical situations.
- A passion for developing others and forging a learning culture that supports evidence-based practice.
Learn more about Statewide Rehabilitation Services
A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Lincoln Ellery at lincoln.ellery@justice.vic.gov.au or call 0492 239 566.
