Director of Allied Health

• Full Time, Ongoing Director Position
• Lead strategic development and delivery of Allied Health services at Forensicare.
• Multidisciplinary position, Occupational Therapist Grade 5/Social Worker Grade 5 or Allied Health equivalent.

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:

Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused programs that support consumers living with serious mental illness or problematic behaviours who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system, across a variety of settings including community-based services, inpatient units, and secure environments throughout Victoria.

The Director of Allied Health is responsible for leading the delivery, growth and development of Allied Health services across Forensicare. Reporting to the Executive Director Clinical Services, this role provides professional leadership and governance to all Forensicare Allied Health staff to ensure safe, effective and recovery-oriented care for consumers.

Duties:

• Lead strategic development and delivery of Allied Health services aligned with Forensicare's Model of Care, Strategic Plan and National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
• Design and implement effective structures and processes that support integrated Allied Health practice across inpatient, community and prison settings.
• Demonstrate strategic foresight and systems thinking to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities and contribute to whole-of-organisation decision-making.
• Develop leadership capability, mentoring others, supporting succession planning and contributing to a strong, future-ready leadership cohort.
• Lead with influence and integrity, building credibility across disciplines, levels and external partners to advance Forensicare's mission.

About You:

• Demonstrated understanding of the clinical, legal and ethical challenges for Allied Health professionals working in forensic mental health services.
• Proven leadership experience in Allied Health service delivery, with the ability to mentor, inspire and support high-performing teams in complex service environments, and an ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in leading clinical governance, risk management and policy development to uphold high standards of practice, accountability and consumer-centred care.
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, clinical teams and external stakeholders.

What you need:

• Relevant Allied Health Degree with additional postgraduate qualifications (Occupational Therapy, Social Work)
• Registration with relevant Allied Health Board (AHPRA (OT), or eligibility for registration with AASW).

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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 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.

Eligibility

• Influenza and Immunisation 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 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.