Director, Forensic Disability Services

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a Director for Forensic Disability Services to lead statewide programs, including Forensic Residential and Clinical Services, and the Disability Access Service. The role collaborates with policy and support functions to identify trends and implement new ways of working across the department.

The Director will drive performance targets, oversee statewide complex needs services, and support strategic priority projects,

Job description

THE ROLEReporting to the Executive Director Statewide Disability and Housing Operations (SDHO), the Director Forensic Disability Services is responsible for leading and supporting delivery of statewide forensic disability programs including Forensic Residential Services, Forensic Disability Clinical Services, the Forensic Disability Access Service and the state-wide Disability Justice Coordination teams. It is also responsible for statewide coordination of Reset, supporting young people below the age of criminal responsibility, and some complex needs services.The Director Forensic Disability Services works closely with policy and business support functions across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (department) to identify statewide trends, service challenges, new ways of working and solutions to challenges to improve service delivery and outcomes. The Director is also required to assist in the delivery of departmental strategic and priority projects alongside day-to-day operational requirements.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDELead the delivery of forensic disability services operations across the state.Deliver statewide complex needs and coordinate the youth Reset program supporting young people below age of criminal responsibilityEnsure that program targets, performance objectives and statutory responsibilities are met.Please open the position description to read more.This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role.Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.