- Full-Time Fixed Term till July 2027
- Classification: HS8 - $136650.80 (pro -rata) + super + salary packaging
- Location: Community Forensic Mental Health Service, 505 Hoddle St, Clifton Hill
About Forensicare
Forensicare is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services, delivering recovery-focused care for people experiencing serious mental illness who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Youth Justice Mental Health Coordinator to provide statewide leadership, workforce development, and specialist support for Youth Justice Mental Health Clinicians across Victoria. This is a unique opportunity to shape services, influence best practice, and strengthen outcomes for young people involved in the youth justice system.
As the Youth Justice Mental Health Coordinator, you will:
- Provide expert clinical leadership, guidance, and support to Youth Justice Mental Health Clinicians across Victoria
- Lead training, orientation, reflective practice, and professional development programs.
- Drive statewide service development initiatives in youth forensic mental health.
- Build strong partnerships across mental health, youth justice, and community sectors.
- Advise senior leaders on emerging trends, best practice, and strategic priorities in youth forensic mental health.
About You
You are a senior mental health professional with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Registration/qualifications as a Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Social Worker.
- Extensive experience (approximately 10+ years post-registration) in mental health, including forensic and youth settings.
- Expertise in forensic mental health assessment, risk management, and evidence-based interventions for young people.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of the Victorian youth justice and mental health service landscape.
To view the full position description, please visit here
Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.
Eligibility
- Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
- This position is subject to a Police Check
Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
- Mental health & wellbeing programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
- Comprehensive orientation
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 RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
