Manager Clinical Rehabilitation

Senior Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $160,413 - $178,993
(Including salary $136,380 - $152,357)
Clinical Rehabilitation 
Alice Springs
Ongoing fulltime vacancy available

Every Contact Matters

The Department of Corrections (DOC) plays an important role in keeping our communities safe by helping break the cycle of crime, reduce reoffending and improve the lives of offenders through education, training and employment opportunities. 

Under the newly developed Rehabilitation and Reintegration (R&R) Framework the Clinical Rehabilitation team requires a manager to lead our Clinical Rehabilitation team and support the team of psychologists, social workers and Aboriginal Program Facilitators to deliver offence related intensive treatment programs.  This role plays a critical part in reducing re-offending and improving community safety through supporting the delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation programs within a custodial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a team delivering offence-specific rehabilitation programs

• Oversee clinical assessments using psychometric tools and ensure high-quality reporting

• Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislative frameworks, and best practice guidelines

• Liaise with prison management, courts, and external stakeholders on risk, treatment, and offender management

• Contribute to program development, evaluation and continuous improvement

• Manage documentation, reporting, and relevant data collection

• Support staff development, performance management and team cohesion

About You 

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology (AHPRA registered psychologist) or Social Work (AASW membership)

• Experience delivering forensic assessments and interventions

• Proven leadership experience within a multidisciplinary team in a secure or forensic environment

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based offender programs and behaviour change interventions

• Experience in staff supervision, performance management, and budget oversight

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated cultural capability, particularly working with Aboriginal communities

• High ethical standards and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Forensic or Clinical Psychology or relevant endorsements

• AASW accreditation (Supervisor / Clinical / Family Violence)

• Formal qualifications or training in Leadership or Management

Why This Role Matters

Every day in this role, your work will contribute to breaking cycles of offending, supporting rehabilitation, and building safer communities across the Northern Territory.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, supervision, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory. 

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Alice Springs. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.  

Explore the Department of Corrections

• https://correctionscareers.nt.gov.au/

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/nt-correctional-services/

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

• https://justice.nt.gov.au/

Explore the Territory: 

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/ 

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/darwin-and-surrounds

• Greater Darwin regional guide (nt.gov.au)

Relocate to the Territory: 

• https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory  

For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Emma Mackie on 08 •••• •345 or emma.mackie@nt.gov.au 

Quote vacancy number: 46352
Closing date: 20/09/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search