Director Clinical Practice

Closes: 24 August 2026

Classification: Health Professional Level 5
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 72105
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 August 2026
Contact Officer: Sally Patrick on Sally.Patrick@act.gov.au or 0466 855 762

Details: The Director Clinical Practice is responsible for providing expert clinical, strategic and governance leadership to support student mental health, wellbeing and engagement across ACT public schools. Operating within a complex multidisciplinary environment, the position leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of evidence-informed policies, frameworks and clinical practice standards that strengthen service quality, consistency and outcomes for children and young people. The role contributes to the design and delivery of Directorate and whole-of-government priorities related to mental health, wellbeing, inclusion and early intervention, ensuring alignment with contemporary research, professional standards, legislative requirements and best-practice service delivery.

The position manages complex, sensitive and high-risk cases requiring advanced clinical judgement and provides authoritative advice to senior executives on emerging issues, service responses and systemic risks affecting students and school communities. Working collaboratively across government, non-government and community sectors, the Director Clinical Practice leads governance, qu…