About the role: The Custodial Health Service is a statewide health service run by Victoria Police and oversees the health care needs of all people in police custody. Victoria Police is seeking an experienced and values driven Clinical Services Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership within the Custodial Health Service. This role is critical, ensuring that high quality, safe and effective clinical services are provided to people in care or custody. Reporting to the Chief Custodial Medical Officer, the Clinical Services Manager leads clinical governance, quality and safety systems, workforce planning and capability and service improvement initiatives across a complex multi-site environment. You will work closely with senior leaders, clinicians and external partners to drive best practice health care delivery aligned with legislation, professional and organisational requirements Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements Your duties will include: Clinical Governance and Quality * Lead and embed a robust clinical governance systems that ensures safe, ethical and evidence based practice * Oversee quality and safety systems, including incident management, clinical audit, risk management, accreditation readiness and continuous improvement initiatives. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and regulatory requirements Strategic and Operational Leadership * Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on clinical service delivery, workforce planning and emerging risk * Translate organisational and local health strategy into operational plans that improve service effectiveness, accessibility and outcomes * Use data performance metrics, and evaluation to inform decision making and service improvement. Change and Reform Management * Lead and manage complex change initiative, including service redesign, implementation of new models of care and system reform * Support clinicians and stakeholder through change using structured change management approaches * Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement People Management * Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary clinical workforce across geographically dispersed sites * Build a high performing inclusive and psychologically safe team culture * Support workforce capability through supervision, performance management and professional development Stakeholder Engagement * Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, external health providers and regulatory bodies * Represent Victoria Police in clinical interagency forums as needed As the successful applicant, you will have: * Two years health operations experience. * Relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA – nursing preferred but not essential. * Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, quality and safety leadership and risk management * Strong strategic, operational and people management experience * Proven experience leading change and service delivery initiatives. * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. Requirements and relevant information: * One (1) x full time ongoing position available. * This role will require full-time on-site attendance * Health Executive on call requirements * Position will be located at Melbourne Custody Centre – 520 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 * Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. * Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Division 1 Registered Nurse is mandatory * You must be available to undertake after hours and weekend on-site practical clinical services and provide expert support services to all members within a custodial setting * The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening. * We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police. Your application must include: * Resume * Completed application form - attached to the job advertisement. Applications close midnight, Sunday 29 March 2026. Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email. For further information on this role please contact: Dr Foti Blaher on (03) 8335 6319 or via email foti.blaher@police.vic.gov.au We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004. About Us: Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate. In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation. We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.” If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you. Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps