Program Manager Moroka

• Fixed term, 17-month opportunity; full time
• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion
• Free On-site Parking
• Salary $120,598.40  to $145,412.80 (Based on Classification RPN5, OT4, SW4, P4) +11% Super+ Salary Packaging + Benefits
• 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.

Position based at Ravenhall

Forensicare provides specialist forensic mental health services across 12 of Victoria's 14 prisons, with expansion underway to include Western Plains in the Barwon region. This position, based at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Melbourne's west, provides 75 prison-based custodial mental health beds as well as assessments and outpatient services in a maximum-security forensic mental health complex within the medium-security prison.

About the Role:

The Manager Moroka Program is an integral part of the BallerrtYeram-boo-ee Forensic Mental Health Services leadership team operating from the Ravenhall Correction Centre.  The Moroka Program is aimed at addressing the needs of prisoners/patients with complex and challenging behaviours associated with mental illness through the provision of specialist assessment, mental health care and treatment and behavioural interventions.  The Moroka Program consists of four key components: Moroka 10 beds, Specialist consultation, staff training and Program evaluation and research The Program Manager has responsibility and accountability for providing high level management and direction for the overall operation of the Program including planning, development of human, physical and financial resources, and overseeing the delivery of multi-disciplinary services. The Moroka Program Manager will provide leadership and line management/supervision to staff in the Moroka Program. 

This position engages with other Ravenhall Correctional Centre managers and service providers across Justice Health, Forensicare, GEO custodial and program staff, to improve and maintain the Program and service's management, clinical, educational and support activities. The position must provide direction and support that is aligned to the outcomes of the Forensicare Strategic Plan, the National Mental Health Standards, the Mental Health and wellbeing Act 2024, the Corrections Act 1986 and other relevant legislation, standards and competencies.

About You:

• Minimum of ten years post-qualification experience in providing a high level of services in forensic and/or correctional mental health and related settings (preferred).  
• Extensive knowledge of the current approaches in working with mentally, and/or behaviourally disordered clients in the forensic mental health setting. 
• Expertise in providing individual or group treatment with clients with mental illness, and/or emotional, behavioural issues. 
• Thorough understanding and demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer Recovery, including the modelling and leading of Recovery focused initiatives. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of patients with complex and challenging needs including contemporary best practice in risk assessment of violence and self-harm/suicide. 
• Ability to leverage working relationships with colleagues and high level knowledge of clinical practices to build strong connections, cooperation and collaboration. 
• Significant experience in leading teams through organisational and unit change, building a motivated and collaborative team.

What you need:

Nursing

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

Occupational Therapy

• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists. 
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential. 

Psychology

• Master or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course or equivalent, or a Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from an APAC accredited course or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

 Social Work

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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 support 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 well-being 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

• Influenza and Immunisation requirements specific to position Infection Control requirements
• This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, and 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 always consistent with these values. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke-free environment.

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