Clinician/Occupational Therapist

Classification: Health Professional Level 2

Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 plus superannuation

Position No: 35024

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 January 2026

Contact Officer: Jaime Bingham on or

Details: ACT Corrective Services is looking for a suitably qualified person to permanently fill the role of Clinician/Occupational Therapist - Health Professional 2 (HP2) within the Supports and Interventions Unit of the Offender Reintegration Unit.

Through sound knowledge of evidence-based practices and the principles of best practice intervention, the HP2 Clinician will support detainees who present with disability, ageing, mental health and other complex needs whilst in the justice system. The HP2 Clinician will engage with detainees using trauma informed practices to actively promote rehabilitation, community connections and reintegration.

An interest in rehabilitation, community connections, reintegration and the ability to operate effectively in a team, as well as having the capacity to deal with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, is essential.

The successful applicant will support the planning, development and evaluation of client programs and services, including policy and procedures, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. This includes supporting research and promoting current evidence-based practice in the areas relevant to clinical expertise – particularly mental health and offence specific interventions.

Further to this, the successful applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience, personal integrity, self-confidence and exceptional communication skills.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy is essential.
• Current professional registration: Occupational Therapist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Capacity to provide the lifting required for handling and positioning inherent in clinical intervention of clients and trial of equipment, in accordance with the relevant Workplace Health and Safety standards.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months paid work employment, post qualification, in a relevant role.
• Experience in individual Occupational Therapy with a wide range of clients with identified needs is desirable.
• Experience within a forensic/custodial setting is desirable.
• This position requires a Police Record Check.
• A current driver's licence (Class 'C' is essential).
• This position requires a pre-employment medical.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra )
• To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
• If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Notes: Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit four items:

• A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities having regard for the job requirements.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A copy of your driver's licence.
• The names and contact details of two referees (ideally one being a current Supervisor/Manager).

Please ensure you submit all four items.

Applications should be submitted .