This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

The Department of Justice, Corrective Services in Western Australia are establishing a Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Rehabilitation and Reintegration Service for adults and young people in custody and the community who present as a risk of Violent Extremism (VE), and/or are vulnerable to radicalisation to VE. The primary objective is to establish and deliver dedicated services to monitor and address risks associated with managing high risk extremist offenders.

This position will manage and provide oversight of the Program, including leading the implementation of the service-delivery framework, manage operations, oversee clinical assessments and interventions, and assist in the development of clinical governance frameworks.

The Principal Manager (Clinical) – CVE will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to develop an understanding of best practice for assessing, managing and addressing extremist offenders in custody and will provide expertise and specialist advice and services.

Eligibility

• It is a requirement that the position holder is eligible to obtain a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL ONE security clearance as a condition of employment. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL ONE security clearance.

• Successful applicants must have a Masters Degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychology, and general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia.   

About Justice

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:https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=399164