Are you looking for a new challenge within a forensic setting where your work makes a real difference? This may be the job for you!

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

The Manager Forensic Assessment provides leadership, clinical oversight, management, professional guidance and support to a team responsible for the assessment of individual offenders, in the community or prison setting. These assessment outcomes advise and assist sentencing and releasing authorities and case management planning teams in the management of offender risks and delivery of rehabilitation intervention services.

The Manager Forensic Assessment also provides expertise and specialist advice, guidance and consultation to internal and external stakeholders, as required, in the assessment of offender risk management and rehabilitation needs.

The Forensic Assessment team comprises staff of various professional qualifications and experience, undertaking risk and needs assessments of offenders of varying complexity.

Travel within Western Australia may be required. 

Eligibility

• A post graduate Masters/Doctorate degree in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology and eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Valid C Class Drivers Licence.

About you

You will have an understanding of the theories and models of assessment and intervention that relate to criminal behaviour, a strong ethical compass and clear boundaries working with clients.

About us

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

How to apply

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for this position, click on the link 

Manager Forensic Assessment (jobs.wa.gov.au)

Applications must be received before Monday, 6 May 2024 at 4.30pm.