• Full time, Ongoing Opportunity
• Base salary (HS8) $136k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging & Benefits
• On-site parking (subject to availability)

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.

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:

The role plays an important part in supporting, co-ordinating and leading relevant projects in the management of People & Corporate Services that have organisational wide impact. The role will work across the People & Corporate Services teams and takes direction from the Head of Business Support Services. The position plays a pivotal part in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the outcomes of the allotted Business Improvements.

Duties:

• Develop, plan, manage, implement and support relevant projects, keeping person-centred care at the centre of project design and delivery.
• Undertake research and analysis for people and culture specific projects and other improvement projects as required.
• Lead project development and management that support the development and delivery of the outcomes of each project.
• Implement appropriate project management methodologies, including development of template project management documentation such as project initiation documents and project plans.
• Review project scopes and risk of the projects to identify gaps and/or weaknesses and put in place relevant mitigation strategies to support delivery of each allocated project.

About You:

• Relevant project management, strategy development and co-ordination experience
• An appropriate tertiary qualification in business, project management or Human Resources would be highly desirable
• Ability to engage, consult and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to map, analyse and continuously improve business and operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation relevant to equality and diversity related projects
• Proven ability to problem solve and analyse issues from different perspectives and draw sound inferences from information available to propose, develop and implement workable solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilise project management software application/s

Benefits:

• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• A mental health and wellbeing program provided
• Professional Development training opportunities to suit your career goal
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• Fitness passport – discounted unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres
• Yearly retention payment of $2000 to Full Time employees, pro rata for Part Time
• Refer a friend program, get up to a $1000
• Salary sacrificing of $9,010 and $2650 meal allowance per annum
• Social Club, access to discounted cinema tickets, AFL games, Zoos, Concerts etc
• Comprehensive Orientation Day before you start, and buddy system available

How to Apply

Applications to include a current resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.

To access a detailed position description, please click Business Improvement Lead PD.

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. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

Eligibility

• Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
• This position is subject to a National and International (if applicable) Police Check

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