Youth Justice Mental Health Coordinator

- Full-Time Fixed Term till July 2027
- Classification: HS8 - $136650.80 (pro -rata) + super + salary packaging
- New 2024 - 2028 EBA being implemented, adjustment and back payment will apply once implemented.
- 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.

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 chance 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 thatare consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

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📌 Youth Justice Mental Health Coordinator (Williamstown)
🏢 Forensicare
📍 Williamstown