ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is looking for a suitably qualified person with demonstrated clinical experience, personal integrity, self-confidence and exceptional communication skills, to fill the Supports and Interventions Clinician (Health Professional 1/2), within the Supports and Interventions Unit.

Through sound knowledge of trauma informed practice and the principles of therapeutic intervention, the successful applicant will support detainees through the delivery of programs and services within discrete communities with complex needs, within the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC). This includes the Assisted Care Unit (ACU), Women’s Area, and individuals across the Centre experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health concerns.

An interest in rehabilitation, community connections, reintegration and the ability to operate effectively in a team, as well as having the capacity to deal with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds in a correctional environment, is essential.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Compliance requirements/Qualifications:

1. Experience within a forensic setting is desirable but not essential.
2. Experience in working with men and women with complex needs would be a distinct advantage.
3. This position may require psychological aptitude testing as part of the assessment process.
4. This position does require a Police Record Check.
5. A current driver’s license is essential.
6. This position does require a pre-employment medical.
7. This position does require Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Occupational Therapist – Mandatory

• General registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency [AHPRA])
• HP1 – applicants may be recent graduates with less than 12 months paid employment, post qualification, in a relevant role
• HP2 – applicants must have a minimum of 12 months paid work employment, post qualification, in a relevant role
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and how this can be applied to special populations.

Social Worker – Mandatory

• Degree in Social Work.
• Professional membership or demonstrated eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• HP1 – applicants may be recent graduates with less than 12 months paid employment, post qualification, in a relevant role.
• HP2 – applicants must have a minimum of 12 months paid work employment, post qualification, in a relevant role.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and how this can be applied to special populations.

Psychologist – Mandatory

• Honours Degree or equivalent In Psychology.
• HP1 (Psychologist Intern) – Provisional registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• HP 1 (Psychologist Intern) – applicants may be recent graduates with less than 12 months paid employment, post qualification, in a relevant role.
• HP2 – applicants must have completed their internship and hold general registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice and how this can be applied to special populations.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Contact Officer: Summer Leiper on [email protected] or (02) 6205 5318