Administration Officer

• Community Services is expanding into the regional Victoria!
• Salary $70,855 (HS2) + 11% Super (Pro Rata 0.50)
• 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

Forensicare's expansion into the Hume region will contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system. This role will be based in the Shepparton Victoria. There may be occasional work at Forensicare's Community Forensic Mental Health site at Clifton Hill. 

About the Role:

This newly created Part-Time position provides an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to work within a new Forensicare service in the Hume region. The Administration Officer will deliver high quality and efficient administrative support to the Hume regional team.

Duties:

• Provide administrative support to the Hume regional team
• Contribute to efficient operations of the regional team
• Advise the Manager of any administrative risks across programs as they emerge and inform solutions.

About You:

• Enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team
• Courteous, with high levels of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Willing to continue building skills through training opportunities

What you need:

• Proficiency and agility with computers and IT systems.  
• Experience in administration or service coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple and competing work tasks and to deliver to agreed deadlines

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• 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.

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

*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and Interviewed as they are received.

Eligibility

• COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination Evidence
• 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.

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