Clinician, Prison Disability Support Initiative

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State of Victoria Full time
Clinician, Prison Disability Support Initiative (PDSI)
  • Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services
  • Work Type: Fixed term - full time
About this role
  • Better support, better outcomes: help people in custody with disabilities get the care they need.
  • Help people in custody understand their disability and better manage their behaviours.
  • Full-time role until early 2026. Excellent secondment/fixed-term contract opportunity for career growth.
  • Earn $95,102 – $107,905 per year plus super (VPS Grade 4).
  • Hybrid 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 is a unit within Corrections Victoria, which is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

The PDSI aims to:

  • Identify prisoners with neurological and physical impairments.
  • Assess disability needs 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 clinician for the PDSI, you will support people in Victorian prisons who have suspected or confirmed cognitive impairment, such as an acquired brain injury (ABI), dementia or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Unlike forensic intervention service (FIS) clinicians, your work will not focus explicitly on a person's offending. Instead, you will help people in custody understand their disability and better manage their behaviours.

You will:

  • Develop support plans and deliver clinical intervention for people with cognitive disability to help improve daily functioning.
  • Provide advice and educate prison staff and support teams on how to best care for the individuals in your caseload.
  • Keep accurate clinical records and ensure all work follows professional and legal guidelines.
  • Participate in training and team development to improve services.

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.
  • A relocation allowance: may be available for eligible candidates.

Preferred experience

To thrive in this role, a background in supporting individuals with disabilities will be valuable.

You will also need:

  • Registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or another relevant tertiary qualification.
  • Provisional psychologists may be considered.

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 candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au.

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