Policy Officer

Forensicare; Fairfield City Council; On-site; AUD 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative organization dedicated to mental health recovery. This part-time role involves managing electronic databases and assisting in document creation for a supportive team. You'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance within the forensic mental health sector. With a focus on professional development and a culture that values every individual, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by mental illness. If you're passionate about contributing to a more connected and compassionate community, this role is for you.

Benefits

Free On-site Parking

Excellent supervision and skill development

Salary Packaging Options

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health and wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Experience in managing electronic databases and document creation.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electronic policy and procedure system, ensuring documents are up to date.
• Assist with document writing and formatting to enhance clarity.

Skills

Technical competence in managing electronic databases

Clear and concise writing

High level communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Tools

Prompt (electronic policy and procedure system)

Job description

Posted Sunday 2 February 2025 at 1:00 pm

• 12 Month Part-Time (0.8) Fixed-Term opportunity
• $80,584 (Pro-rata) plus super and benefits
• Free On-site Parking
• A culture where people care

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 a 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 across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Job location

Our Corporate Office is located at Thomas Embling Hospital just 15 minutes north of the city. Due to our announced expansion across all Directorates, we have a need for experienced like-minded professionals to join our team to support our growing services. Our Directorates includes Thomas Embling Hospital, Prison Operations and our Community Directorate with highly skilled disciplines including Nursing, Lived Experience, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychologists and Social Work. We have an outstanding L&D and discipline Educator co-hort that continually upskill our already skilled and supportive team.

About the Role:

To efficiently manage the electronic data base repository of Forensicare documents (Prompt) and to assist with document creation and review processes.

Duties:

• Manage the electronic policy and procedure system – Prompt, including uploading and downloading of documents as required.
• Monitor the status of documents, including supporting and following up with Executive Sponsors and nominated reviewers, as required, to assist with ensuring that documents remain in date.
• Assist nominated reviewers with the document writing process, including meeting with reviewers and/or subject matter experts and providing advice on structure of documents.
• Assist with formatting, grammar and flow of documents.
• Provide training to document reviewers using Forensicare templates and writing guides according to the Forensicare Document Writing procedure.
• Provide support throughout the document creation/review process as needed.

About You:

The successful applicant will be someone who:

• has technical competence in managing electronic data bases
• demonstrates ability to write in a clear and concise manner, using plain English to produce documents which are easily understood by the intended audience
• demonstrates high level communication skills
• is highly organised and can work effectively to deadlines
• has initiative
• has the ability to prioritise tasks based on their importance and/or urgency

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

To access a detailed position description, please click Policy Officer.

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

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• This position is subject to a Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.