Lead Clinician

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130

(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)

Clinician Rehabilitation Darwin Correctional Centre

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Apply your professional experience in psychology or social work with your knowledge related to criminogenic assessment, treatment and management of offenders.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) plays an important role in keeping our communities safe by helping break the cycle of crime, reduce reoffending and improve the lives of offenders through education, training and employment opportunities.

As a Lead Clinician in the Clinical Rehabilitation unit in Darwin Correctional Centre, your primary objective is to conduct comprehensive criminogenic risk and needs assessments and deliver individual and group intervention to prisoners in the custody of DOC.  Lead Clinicians also provide professional input into appropriate management, treatment plans and Parole Board reports as required; as well as providing input into the development, delivery and evaluation of treatment programs and provide peer consultation, supervision, training and professional support to colleagues.

Your key duties will comprise of; undertaking assessments and delivering group and individual treatment to address criminogenic risk and the psychological needs of offenders, and generating psychological and risk assessment reports.  In addition you will liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders on issues relevant to the management of offenders to ensure coordinated case management; provide advice and support for professional and administrative stream staff within the team; and be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.

To be successful you require tertiary qualifications in psychology with unconditional registration to practice as a psychologist or tertiary qualifications in social work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; demonstrated experience in the administration and interpretation of a range of clinical and forensic assessment tools; knowledge of current best-practice trends in offender assessment and rehabilitation; and experience in the delivery of group and individual interventions.  High standard of communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability interact effectively with people from diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds is essential.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays. Darwin's rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.

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Quote vacancy number: 26378

Closing date: 30/10/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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