Manager - Western Metro

Forensicare; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial relocation incentives

Excellent supervision and investment in skill development

Defined career pathways

Salary packaging options

Comprehensive safety approach

Recognition programs for good performance

Employee assistance program

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Forensicare is seeking a passionate Manager for their Community Forensic Mental Health Service team. This role involves coordinating a multidisciplinary team dedicated to mental health recovery within a newly established service across regional Victoria, with opportunities for professional development and significant impact.

Qualifications

• Possession of relevant tertiary qualification and registration.
• Minimum 10 years of post-registration mental health experience.
• Ability to coordinate a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of the regional site and operations.
• Coordinate the delivery of services by the regional team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development.

Skills

Mental health consumer recovery

Clinical and forensic expertise

Psychosocial assessments

Risk assessments

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Registered Nurse

Psychologist

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Job description

Posted Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 8:58 am | Expires Friday 27 June 2025 at 9:40 am

• We are establishing our new Regional and Metropolitan Community Services in Western Metropolitan region.
• Financial Relocation incentives available, subject to eligibility.
• Multidisciplinary role – RPN5, SW4, OT4, P4.

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging, and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working in our newly established community operations within the Hume region, you can apply your specialist skills and advance your learning and career development. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Expansion to Regional and Rural Victoria

Join the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) team as we expand our services across Regional and Metropolitan Victoria, establishing a site in the Western Metropolitan region. CFMHS is a specialist state-wide agency that works with individuals who have a serious mental health illness and have offended or are at risk of offending.

This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service, reflecting the expanding growth of Forensicare. These roles will embed Forensicare's model of care in practice within the Loddon Mallee region, including assessing and managing violence risk, working collaboratively within a recovery-oriented framework, and maintaining close professional relationships with relevant AMHWS.

About the Role:

• The Manager, in conjunction with the team, will support the establishment of the regional site and operations.
• The Manager is responsible for coordinating the effective delivery of services by the regional team. This includes responding to referral and program enquiries, developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, contributing to the program’s growth and development, and ensuring performance targets are met.
• Working in vibrant regional Victoria, you will apply your specialist skills and advance your learning and career development. You will be involved in establishing, evaluating, and further developing this important new service expansion. Together with other team members, you will contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Duties:

• Provide high-level management, clinical, and forensic expertise to the regional and rural team.
• Coordinate the implementation and operation of the regional team in conjunction with the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Oversee the ongoing development and implementation of the service model for regional forensic mental health services.
• Coordinate the delivery of the regional team’s interventions and reports.
• Provide high-level advice to the Executive Director of Community Operations and the Director of Clinical Services on emerging issues impacting the regional team.
• Contribute at a senior level to strategic planning and service development activities.

About You:

• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery and incorporating consumer perspectives into service delivery.
• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate Board or Association as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 10 years of post-registration mental health experience.
• Ability to coordinate a multidisciplinary team and lead complex programs effectively.
• Extensive experience in psychosocial and risk assessments, and in planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical mental health interventions.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise, facilitate, and negotiate with stakeholders, professionals, clients, and carers.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, mental health, and criminal justice systems.

This position will initially have a hybrid working arrangement between Paul Mullen Centre – Clifton Hill and home, pending site establishment after July 2025.

• Regional Financial Relocation Incentive support provided via RWAV, subject to eligibility.
• Excellent supervision and investment in skill development.
• Defined career pathways across our Directorates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses.
• Comprehensive safety approach with strategic, practical, and team-based supports, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Recognition programs for good performance.
• Access to an employee assistance program for personal or work-related matters.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including psychological and peer support, and critical incident response.

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed as received. The position may close earlier than the indicated date.

• This position is subject to a Police Check.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI individuals, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We promote our core principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, and uphold these values in our workplace. We offer a smoke-free environment.