We’re looking for a Forensic Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. This opportunity is suitable for practitioners with experience and an interest in working within the disability and complex mental health in an adult and youth forensic space.
We are looking for someone who is genuinely motivated to create meaningful, lasting change in people’s lives. You’ll work alongside care teams, families, and the systems that support them to implement real, evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.
If you’re a practitioner who has been wondering whether there’s more than the therapy room and whether you could apply your assessment, intervention design, and therapeutic skills more broadly, more systemically, and more collaboratively – this role was built for you.
About SAL Consulting
SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs, people who have experienced trauma, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them.
We provide a range of services, including Clinical / Behaviour Support, Psychology Services, Clinical Supervision, Therapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Cultural Consultancy, Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.
SAL Consulting Group is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (©NATI) practice. We recognise that relationship is fundamental to every aspect of our work. Through our national and international partnerships, we have access to current research that informs the work we do. We are also NDIS registered and NMT accredited, an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.
SAL Consulting is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What You’ll Be Doing
We currently deliver both direct (e.g. intervention) and indirect (e.g. forensic reports) services to individuals with complex needs who are subject to requirements under legislative frameworks. We also provide support to teams of individuals subject to forensic frameworks, and provide specialist advice to support positive behaviour in the community.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in improving other people’s lives by delivering person-centred services, involving but not limited to:
- Conducting a range of forensic assessments including risk assessments, treatment plans and other court-required documentation;
- Identifying appropriate supports, interventions, and service models for individuals subject to various orders or those who are at risk of coming into contact with the justice system;
- Supporting individuals transitioning from prison to community living under various frameworks
- Preparing, writing and delivering assessment reports for other supporting bodies (e.g. the relevant state / territory Department and the National Disability Insurance Scheme);
- Providing high-level clinical consulting and engagement in multidisciplinary meetings to provide leadership, guidance and reflective practice opportunities for teams;
- Providing consultation, training and advice to teams directly supporting our clients (e.g. disability support workers);
- Opportunity to work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals (e.g. allied health professionals, mental health professionals, forensic specific services and / or disability specific support services);
- Providing behaviour support for clients with complex disabilities and psycho-social support needs including the development of behaviour support plans and training/implementation of plans;
- Opportunity to develop and deliver a range of direct interventions (e.g. offence-specific and offence-related intervention).
The position will be based in Ringwood and will include travel for specific client work around the Melbourne metro area. Opportunities for Regional / Remote and Interstate projects are available to our team of Forensic Practitioners, at times. There is also an option to work from home for administration / report writing.
We want practitioners who are curious, collaborative, and motivated by making a real difference. At SAL Consulting we value people who think broadly about their skills, take ownership of their development, and are genuinely energised by complexity.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in a related discipline relevant to the field of forensic practice, disability support and / or behaviour support, and relevant registration with the appropriate regulatory board (e.g. AHPRA) and / or registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
- Experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and / or experiences of trauma who have complex needs.
- Experience within the forensic field and knowledge of relevant forensic frameworks. Experience working under relevant legislative frameworks is desirable.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement)
Team Feedback
Here’s some things we’ve heard from our team about the experience of working at SAL Consulting:
“SAL applies the same values to its staff that we use in our work with clients. NATI approach to people in general. We walk the talk.”
“Meaningful professional development, not just a tick-box exercise.”
“Appreciate the variety and complexity of cases. Lots of opportunity for practice development and work diversity.”
“I love the supervision structure with clear support for clinical evidence-based practice.”
“Great team culture + supportive supervisors”
“I’ve worked other places. I even left SAL and came back because the support is just that much better. I’m never leaving!”
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours and a genuinely family-friendly culture
- Work from home for administration and report writing
- Travel allowance included in remuneration for community-based work
- Extra week of paid annual leave (on top of the standard 4 weeks annual leave as set out in NES)
- Access to the Flare benefits platform with discounts at Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel, Airbnb, Fitness First and many more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to confidential psychological support and counselling
- A role with genuine purpose and the scope to shape your own career direction
- Ongoing professional development and a genuine commitment to growing our team members
- Opportunity to receive support and supervision to complete Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology or Educational Developmental Psychology endorsement if eligible.
Supervision & Professional Development
We invest more in supervision and professional development than almost anyone else in the sector. Our team consistently tells us our approach to supervision and PD sets us apart.
- Individualised professional development plans, tailored to your goals and interests
- Monthly internal PD days that are structured, meaningful, and grounded in current evidence
- In-house supervision tailored to your frequency needs and practice level
- Discipline-specific communities of practice including internal peer groups for ongoing learning and connection
- A robust induction program drawing on 30 years of scientist-practitioner model behaviour support practice
- An internal Behaviour Support Practitioner Development Program for holistic, ongoing capability growth
- Supervision support to pursue Psychology endorsement (Clinical, Forensic, or Educational & Developmental) where eligible
- Every practice leader and supervisor at SAL maintains their own direct client caseload – so your supervision comes from people who are still in the work
How to Apply
Please submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your background and experience aligns with our work. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance to support their preparation. Applications are assessed as they arrive, and we may appoint a successful candidate before the closing date, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Questions? Get in touch with:
Julia Georgopoulos
People & Culture Officer
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0499 702 35
