Psychologist Aboriginal jobs

• Help people at risk through skilled assessment and therapeutic care.
• Lead clinical work that shapes safer outcomes across Victoria.
• Use your expertise to support complex cases and guide experienced professionals.
• Build specialist knowledge while making a real difference in public safety.
• Fixed term, full-time role earning $142,790 - $166,938 per year, plus super.

About Us

The Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 (Vic) establishes two therapeutic case management schemes that provide early intervention for low to moderate need individuals who are vulnerable, or are at risk of radicalising towards, violent extremism.

Therapeutic interventions are delivered to participants of the case management schemes through a multi-faceted governance and operating model, with a Countering Violent Extremism Multi-Agency Panel (CVE MAP) and the Secretary of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) providing authorisation.

The CVE Operations team within the Community Safety, Victims and Racing Group leads oversight, management and governance of the case management schemes, and is responsible for the delivery of best practice specialised assessment and therapeutic interventions for individuals participating in the schemes.

What you will do

As operational psychologist, countering violent extremism (CVE), you will provide clinical leadership for specialist case management and therapeutic services.

You will help improve services for people at risk of radicalisation while supporting safe, evidence-based care.

You will:

• provide specialised mental health, risk and therapeutic assessments for people with complex needs
• lead clinical guidance, staff development and practice improvement across the case management program
• prepare high-quality reports, advice and evidence for senior decision-makers and the Magistrates' Court
• support complex risk management and work with government agencies, Victoria Police and service providers
• lead clinical projects, quality reviews and research that strengthen therapeutic services.

About you

You must hold registration as a psychologist under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 with practice endorsement as a clinical, forensic, educational and developmental or clinical neuropsychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or be eligible to enter an approved registrar program where relevant.

You should also have:

• specialist clinical expertise in countering violent extremism, youth mental health or neurodiversity
• advanced skills in assessment, complex risk management and tailored therapeutic intervention
• strong knowledge of forensic rehabilitation, youth mental health, relevant legislation and community clinical practice
• proven ability to lead projects, improve practice, solve complex problems and build effective working relationships.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Megan Macadam at megan.a.macadam@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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 impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.