Forensic Disability Chief Clinician

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time $188,297 - $256,088 per year
Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $188,297 - $256,088

Grade: VPS 7

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/374866C

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works to improve the wellbeing of all Victorians, with a focus on delivering services and policies that promote safety, respect, and equity. This includes areas such as child protection, housing, disability support, and family safety.

DFFH prides itself on fostering an inclusive workplace that encourages diversity and seeks collaborative solutions to complex community challenges.

Forensic Disability Services, part of Statewide Disability and Housing Operations, supports people with cognitive disabilities involved in the justice system through targeted interventions that reduce reoffending and improve quality of life.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director, Forensic Disability Services, the Chief Clinician leads the Forensic Disability Clinical Services program and guides the delivery of evidence-based interventions for clients with complex needs. This includes managing clinical teams, overseeing assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes, and engaging with key stakeholders such as courts, parole boards and statutory bodies. The Chief Clinician is responsible for performance management, staff development, and ensuring compliance with legislative and programmatic requirements. The role also contributes to service innovation by developing and evaluating assessment tools and embedding best-practice therapeutic principles to meet emerging needs in this highly specialised area.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Lead forensic disability clinical services for Victoria
  • Drive evidence-based assessment and treatment
  • Enhance community safety through positive client outcomes

This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role.

Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, click 'Apply for this job', submitting your resume in Microsoft Word format. For more information prior to application, please email Elizabeth McMahon at SHK on quoting job # Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Applications close Friday 19 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

8 September 2025

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