Forensic Senior Clinician (Rivergum)
– Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
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About This Role
Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services.
Based at Rivergum Residential Treatment Centre in Ararat.
1 ongoing role available. Salary: $113,022 – $136,747 (AH4) per year plus super.
World-class training and wellbeing support.
FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence. This role is part of a team which provides a holistic range of advanced therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation based on the complex, multi-faceted needs of people residing at Rivergum.
This is the perfect opportunity if you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting influence in a progressive field.
How We\'ll Support And Reward You
A specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory, and mentored on-the-job training).
Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.
Mental health and wellbeing care – essential debriefing for the first 12 months for new forensic practitioners.
Ongoing professional development, including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities.
Your professional association membership or registration funded annually (e.g. PBA/AHPRA, AASW).
Flexible work options.
Relocation allowances for eligible candidates.
What You'll Do
As a Forensic Senior Clinician, Rivergum, provide leadership, high level consultancy and advice to internal and external stakeholders on clinical matters, particularly in relation to residents at Rivergum and their multi-systemic treatment needs.
Deliver evidenced based, offence-specific and offence-related interventions for residents with complex needs at Rivergum.
Provide leadership and authoritative clinical advice to Rivergum staff and case managers, contributing to best practice within a therapeutic environment.
Support the Clinical Services Manager in fostering a strong, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to strengthen an integrated, therapeutic culture.
Participate in meetings regarding rehabilitation and management of residents at Rivergum and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders across the system, including the courts.
Enhance workforce capability through supervision, training and development opportunities for Forensic Intervention Services clinical workforce and Corrections Victoria staff.
Skills Required
Demonstrated experience delivering interventions in a complex environment across mental health, offending behaviours and substance use; knowledge of therapeutic communities is desirable.
Advanced understanding of theory and therapeutic frameworks underpinning assessment and treatment for people within the justice system, including Risk-Need-Responsivity principles.
Experience with evidence-based forensic risk assessment tools and delivery of individual and group treatment for complex populations; familiarity with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Transtheoretical Model of Change, Trauma-Informed Care, and Strengths Based Approaches is desirable.
Empathy, warmth, supportive and directive therapist characteristics to facilitate the therapeutic relationship and reflective practice.
Eligibility
Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA; or
Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); or
A master\'s degree in psychotherapy eligible for registration with PACFA; or
A master\'s degree in counselling eligible for membership with ACA or PACFA; or
Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses; or
Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
To learn more about the role and FIS, watch our career information video, visit our microsite or contact our recruitment team at We are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Aboriginal Employment Team supports culturally appropriate recruitment. For more information, email
Application details
Applications close 14 September 2025.
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, additional checks may include VicRoads checks, driver's license checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests.
Important Information
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we interact with.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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