Project Coordinator

- Part-Time Fixed-Term until 31 October 2025
- Based at our Prison Services office located in Derrimut

Justice Health’s Mental Health Reform Team is leading the Forensic Mental Health Service Recommissioning Project over the next 10 months, aiming to deliver on:

- New Forensic Mental Health Quality Framework
- New Commissioning Approach (including service specifications, funding, and reporting) between Forensicare and Justice Health

To achieve these deliverables for reform, Justice Health has engaged Forensicare to collaboratively codesign the recommissioning of Forensic Mental Health services. Justice Health will oversee the Project governance, while Forensicare has established a project team to collaborate with Justice Health and across Forensicare programs and directorates (including Strategy and Planning, Health Information Services, and Finance and Business Services) to inform and influence the key project deliverables.

In addition to the above aims, this project has been expanded to include the decommissioning of Port Phillip Prison, the relocation of Forensicare’s services at Port Phillip Prison to another prison site, and the commissioning of the new Western Plains Correctional Centre.

About the Role:

The Project Coordinator – Forensic Mental Health Recommissioning Project (FMHRP) role undertakes key project functions supporting the Forensicare FMHRP team to enable the timely delivery of the requirements of the project. As the Project Coordinator, you will work closely with the Clinical Project Lead, offering critical support primarily focusing on assisting with project governance and risk management while ensuring the schedule stays on track and resources are aligned to project needs.

Duties:

- In conjunction with the project team, develop detailed project plans and identify, manage, and mitigate risks associated with the project.
- Provide key inputs into the development of project artefacts and ensure all project management activities are planned and delivered to meet scheduled requirements.
- Report project risk and outcomes to appropriate management channels, and escalate issues according to the project work plan.
- In conjunction with the project team, develop project analysis techniques and project management methodologies to enhance processes and add value to the overall programme.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.

About You:

- Demonstrated project management experience in a similar role, preferably in a health-related sector.
- Experience working in complex operating environments, including the development of project management plans, risk and issues management, complex scheduling, and other key project delivery areas of practice.
- Ability to operate independently, to problem-solve and analyze issues and challenges, and to work with others to develop solutions and methodologies to implement solutions to achieve effective change.

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

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.
- International Candidates – Sponsorship availability, Permanent (186) or Temporary (482) and potential for up to $10,000 Relocation support to approved applicants.
- A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualized and team-based supports to minimize risks and fear and maximize 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.

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.

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