35024

Closes: 05 October 2026

Classification: Health Professional Level 1/2
Salary: $80,861 - $108,691 plus superannuation
Position No: 35024
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 September 2026
Contact Officer: Jaime Bingham on Jaime.Bingham@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 3867

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

Through sound knowledge of trauma informed practice and the principles of therapeutic intervention, the occupant of this role will support detainees through the delivery of programs and services within discrete communities with complex needs within the AMC, including the Assisted Care Unit (ACU), Women’s Area, and individual interventions to clients 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.

Clinicians working within SIU are supported via access to supervision, a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment, and continuing professional development opportunities appropriate to area of service provision.

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate a sound knowledge of trauma informed practice and how this can be applied to forensic populations as well as sound interpersonal, liaison, negotiation and written and oral communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders including detainees and staff.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Relevant qualification/s in Social Work/ Occupational Therapy/ Psychology/ Counselling are essential.
• Eligibility for professional membership or demonstrated eligibility for professional membership of a relevant governing professional body is required.
• Applicants applying for the HP2 role must have a minimum of 12 months paid work employment, post qualification, in a relevant role.
• Applicants applying for the HP1 role may be recent graduates with less than 12 months paid employment, post qualification in relevant role.
• Experience in individual Social Work/ Occupational Therapy/ Psychology/ Counselling roles with a wide range of clients with identified needs is desirable.
• Experience within a forensic/ custodial setting is desirable.
• This position requires a National Police Check.
• A current driver’s licence (Class ‘C’ is essential).
• This position requires a pre-employment medical.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
• If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Notes: This position will be filled at either the HP1 or HP2 level, dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Applicants applying at the HP2 level must have a minimum of 12 months paid work employment, post qualification, in a relevant role.

Applicants applying at the HP1 level may be recent graduates with less than 12 months paid employment, post qualification in relevant role.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:

• a one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities having regard for the job requirements;
• a current resume including the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and
• a copy of your driver’s licence.

Please ensure you submit all required items

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This position will be filled at either the HP1 or HP2 level, dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.