Administration Officer - South East Metro

Regional Forensic Mental Health Service (RFMHS)

Administration Officer

• Classification: HS2 – $72,274.80 plus superannuation and attractive employee benefits
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
• Location: Paul Mullen Centre, Clifton Hill, with occasional travel to Dandenong Government Services Office. 

Please Note: Applications will be assessed as received and position may close earlier than indicated.

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

About the RFMHS:

Embedded within Forensicare’s Community Directorate, the RFMHS comprise eight teams across the state - one in each Wellbeing region (three in metropolitan Melbourne and five in regional Victoria). These teams operate as ‘spokes’ to Forensicare’s central Community Forensic Mental Health Services (CFMHS) ‘hub’.

Each RFMHS team is multidisciplinary, including a manager, medical, nursing and allied health (psychology, social work, occupational therapy) clinicians, as well as administrative support. The teams deliver services to people aged 18 years and over with forensic mental health concerns.

RFMHS teams provide consultation, case management, supervision, care coordination and psychological interventions to individuals living in, or transitioning to the community.

About the Role:

Forensicare is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer to join the Regional Forensic Mental Health Service (RFMHS) based in Clifton Hill. This role will initially provide administrative support across Southeast Metro.  

The role is responsible for delivering high-level administrative and reception support to clinical teams and senior staff, including:

• Managing reports and correspondence
• Maintaining databases and filing systems 
• Handling enquiries and supporting reception
• Assisting with service coordination projects. 
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

About You:

We are looking for someone with strong organisational and communication skills along with:

• Experience in administration, office coordination or service support
• Strong IT and database management capability
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A collaborative and professional approach to work 

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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

• COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination 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 RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, 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.