Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
VG/******
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a secure, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.
All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs ()
THE ROLE
The Advanced Practitioner,



Forensic Disability Statewide Access Service sits in a small team of staff responsible for managing referrals and direct requests for access to forensic disability treatment and supports delivered or funded by the department.
To learn more about the services and opportunities in Forensic Disability Services, see here: About Forensic Disability Services
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Provide assessment and advice in relation to requests for access to forensic disability treatment and supports.
Coordinate referrals to forensic disability treatments and supports delivered by the department.
Provide advice and opinion to professionals in other disciplines and agencies on individual clients and participate in client conferences with other professionals, including the National Disability Insurance Agency, Disability Justice Coordination Teams, Corrections Victoria, Youth Justice, Victorian Courts, Victorian Prison system, policy and mental health services and a range of external agencies and service providers.
This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role
Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording.
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.
This role requires a Working with Children Check.
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here:
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.
Applications close Tuesday 8 September **** at *****pm
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📌 Advanced Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne