About the Role Reporting to the Clinical Director, Forensic Intervention Services, the Principal, Clinical Governance and Practice is responsible for the provision of clinical leadership and expert forensic advice across the clinical workforce. This role exercises expert clinical acumen and strong leadership skills to promote quality and service improvements. A member of the Forensic Intervention Services' leadership group, the role is vital in maintaining best practice and integrity in clinical services through the provision of service‑wide quality assurance, clinical supervision and the development of clinical staff. What you’ll do Provide expert clinical leadership and advice on best practice forensic interventions. Supervise and develop clinical staff, including Principal Clinicians. Ensure service‑wide quality assurance and identify training and development needs. Support workforce capability, including recruitment, retention, and governance systems. Drive continuous improvement in clinical practice, program integrity, and professional development. Build stakeholder relationships and advise senior leadership on reducing re‑offending through effective clinical programs. About you Demonstrated expertise in clinical governance, system design and delivery within complex service environments, ideally in corrections. Specialist knowledge in risk assessment and intervention delivery, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams. Strong leadership capability, promoting resilience, adaptability and a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture. Proven ability to drive strategic planning, innovation and continuous improvement across services. Advanced critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with strong awareness of political and organisational contexts. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive outcomes. Qualifications Full Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with extensive operational experience in forensic environments. Eligibility for Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor Status. A current Victorian driver’s licence is required. Benefits Flexible work options. Mental health and wellbeing support. Annual leadership forums and conferences. Relocation allowances for eligible candidates. We value diversity We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department’s work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government’s promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. We’re proud of our individual differences. We’re proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing the Aboriginal workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. For a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process, please contact Child Safe Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr