Assessment and Transition Coordinator Mental Health

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Remand Centre in Melbourne is seeking an assessment and transition coordinator - mental health to help prisoners prepare for life after release. You will assess risks and needs to develop clear release plans and coordinate care with prison health teams, hospitals and community services.

You will lead support sessions, keep accurate records, and use program data to improve services, while applying trauma-informed, culturally respectful approaches with diverse communities

Qualifications

• You do not need a mandatory qualification; a relevant field qualification or experience strengthens your application.
• You should have an understanding of mental health needs and the challenges prisoners face when returning to the community.
• Skills in care that recognises trauma and approaches backed by evidence to support people who find accepting help difficult.
• Culturally respectful communication when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Teamwork, problem-solving and computer skills to adapt plans, resolve concerns and manage records.

Responsibilities

• Assess each person's risks and needs to develop clear release plans.
• Work with prison health teams, hospitals and community services to arrange ongoing care.
• Connect prisoners with mental health, alcohol and drug support before and after release.
• Lead support sessions and share practical advice with colleagues across Victoria.
• Keep accurate records and use program data to improve services.

Skills

Mental health understanding

Trauma-informed care

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Education

Relevant field qualification or experience in human services or welfare

Job description

Help prisoners with mental health needs prepare for life after release.Build your skills with access to extra training and resources.Work with health services to keep care on track.Make a difference in a full-time role until 30th June 2027.Fixed-term, full-time role, earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.About usThe Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) is a maximum-security remand facility based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Prisoners on remand are alleged offenders who were not bailed when charged with a crime and are awaiting the outcome of their court case. The MRC is a 954-bed maximum security facility for unsentenced male offenders located within the West Metropolitan Region, Department of Justice and Community Safety.What you will doAs assessment and transition coordinator - mental health, you will help prisoners prepare for life after release. You will work at the Metropolitan Remand Centre to help people with complex mental health needs access care.You will:assess each person's risks and needs to develop clear plans for their releasework with prison health teams, hospitals and community services to arrange ongoing careconnect prisoners with mental health, alcohol and drug support before and after releaselead support sessions and share practical advice with colleagues across Victoriakeep accurate records and use program data to improve services.About youYou do not need a mandatory qualification. Your qualification in a relevant field or experience in human services or welfare will strengthen your application.You should also have:an understanding of mental health needs and the challenges prisoners face when returning to the communityskills in care that recognises trauma and approaches backed by evidence to support people who find accepting help difficultculturally respectful communication skills when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people from diverse backgroundsteamwork, problem-solving and computer skills to adapt your plans, resolve concerns and manage records.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email John O'Loughlin at John.O'[e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.