Director, Regional Forensic Mental Health Programs

Director of Regional Forensic Mental Health ProgramsGrade: RPN7 Allied Head or Psychology equivalentLocation: Paul Mullen Centre Clifton Hill 3068Will be required to travel to regional sitesFull time$201203 super benefits salary packagingPlus possible Over Award depending on individual experienceForensicareForensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is Victorias 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 ObjectiveThe Director Regional Forensic Mental Health Programs provides strategic and operational leadership ofthe delivery of safe effective and consumer focused forensic mental health services across Victoria. The Director will foster a cohesive evidence led forensic mental health system develop and innovate theregional forensic model and expand our reach. As part of the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) Senior Leadership Group (SLG) this role will contribute to driving innovation and fostering integration across Forensicare and with the broader forensic mental health ResponsibilitiesProvide operational oversight and leadership for the delivery of safe and effective regional forensicmental health services ensuring compliance with clinical and operational standards policies and procedures including accurate documentation and integration within Forensicare and among external stakeholders actively breaking down silos and enabling cross functional solutions that support people to live safe connected and meaningful lives in the with influence and integrity build high performing multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of accountability respect and improvement and innovation are guided by evidence and shaped by lived experience so that people can live safe connected and meaningful lives in the embed cultural safety and self-determination in system design innovation and delivery across all Community Forensic Mental Health evidence based innovation of regional forensic mental health programs in line with the intent of the Royal Commission into Victorias Mental Health Services and Forensicares strategic strategic foresight and systems thinking to anticipate challenges identify opportunities and contribute to whole-of-organisation decision-makingKey Selection Criteria An appropriate tertiary qualification with clinical discipline registration relevant to the delivery of forensic mental health services and a commitment to providing care for people in the mental health and justice experience in community mental health service delivery or similar complex service delivery environments with a track record of driving service integration and ability to foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams integrating diverse professional perspectives to achieve shared goals and deliver cohesive consumer focused careStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and use data to inform service improvement and transformative leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and manage high performing teamsDemonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams recognising and integrating diverse professional perspectives to achieve shared goals and deliver cohesive consumer focused careSound financial management experience including understanding and operating within budgetDemonstrated experience translating strategic priorities into measurable experience influencing executive stakeholders governing bodies and external partners to deliver strategic outcomesPlease note applications close on 28th September 2026Contact Mia Bromley for further information via view the full position description please view hereA culture where people supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Packaging Options available Mortgage Rent Car ExpensesA 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 and reward for good performance through employee 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 and Immunisation EvidenceThis position is subject to a Police CheckForensicare 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 ofRESPONSIVENESS 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.