Classification: Health Professional Level 6
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 39828
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 June 2026
Contact Officer: Leigh Thompson on [email protected] or (02) 5124 2136
Details: A career opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for an experienced, highly motivated and suitably qualified person, to fill the role of Senior Director, Programs and Clinical Interventions (HP6), within Offender Reintegration.
As the Senior Director Programs and Clinical Interventions, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of clinical services and program units across ACTCS. This includes responsibility for the implementation of ongoing service delivery that reflects contemporary best practice in all areas of Offender Reintegration, including in relation to high quality assessments, case planning and intervention.
In addition, you will provide strategic guidance and quality clinical oversight to develop the clinical and professional practice of Offender Reintegration that supports models of care, statutory obligations, professional development, education, research, clinical teaching, practice development and clinical supervision opportunities.
Further to this, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement by undertaking audits and advising on evidence based best practice with a focus on evaluation, research, and contemporary service design.
To be successful you will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also demonstrate strong leadership capability, expertise in delivering high quality clinical oversight and the ability to effectively engage others and deliver outcomes.
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 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:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related health discipline are essential and relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
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Demonstrated experience and/or willingness to work with offenders is essential.
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Eligible persons may be required to undergo a National Police Check.
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Current Driver’s Licence.
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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
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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.
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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.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:
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a one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.
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a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and
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a copy of your current Driver’s Licence.
Please ensure you submit all required items.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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