Senior First Peoples Consultant

Government - State (Government & Defence)
Only First Peoples Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion Full Time Ongoing role Grade 8 Administration (HS8) Free On-site Parking A culture where people care 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.
Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession.
Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Job location
Our Corporate Office is located at Thomas Embling Hospital just 15 minutes north of Melbourne 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 include 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:
The Senior First Peoples Consultant, working alongside our Manager, First Peoples Strategy and Advice, supports the undertaking of corporate and strategic service development activities across Forensicare.

The position has a key role in providing strategic advice to the Manager, First Peoples Strategy and Advice, in developing and implementing systemic improvements to enhance outcomes and experiences for First Peoples consumers, communities and workforce.
The position will play a lead role in the development of service models, business cases, project and change management, and reviewing of new and existing models of care.

Your Role:
Lead the coordination across Forensicare's executives responsible for implementation of Forensicare's Cultural Safety Action Plan through actions that support and deliver improved cultural capacity across the organisation.
Working with staff (in leadership, program and delivery) across the organisation, provide expert and authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative options and solutions to complex or sensitive First Peoples specific issues.
Lead establishment, appropriate engagement of external supervision (procurement, contract management and monitoring) and support setting of directions agreed by a First Peoples staff network for First Peoples employees to share information, provide peer support and gain insights on our culturally safe environment.
Provide guidance and advice to capital works leaders and facility management on ensuring our physical environment is culturally safe.
What you need:
Only First Peoples Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Knowledge of issues impacting on First Peoples and communities, in contemporary society and an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with First Peoples.
Experience in developing effective relationships and networks with First Peoples living in Victoria, using knowledge of cultural and communication sensitivities.
Proven ability to network with, engage, consult and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
Position Description
Corporate/Strategy, Policy & Planning/Senior First Peoples Consultant.pdf
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.
For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit
*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and Interviewed as they are received.

Only First Peoples Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
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 curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times.
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Clinical excellence and translational research enable our consumers to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives in a safer community.

Our mission
We will provide high quality, specialist clinical services that:
focus on the recovery of our consumers,
build our translational research capacity; and
work collaboratively with our stakeholders to achieve better and safer outcomes for our consumers and the community.

Our values
Forensicare is guided by the values established by the Victorian Public Sector Commission for the public sector, and promotes behaviours consistent with these values at all times and in all circumstances.

Our story
Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is the state-wide specialist provider of forensic mental health services in Victoria.
Forensicare is the only agency in Victoria that provides clinical forensic mental health services which span all components of the mental health and criminal justice sectors – giving Forensicare a unique perspective on mental health and public safety issues.
It is able to provide specialist forensic mental health services tailored to meet the specific needs of both sectors.

We provide forensic mental health services for people:
with a serious mental illness in the criminal justice system at risk of offending who pose a risk to themselves or others referred from the general mental health system for specialist advice, support and/or treatment.
Forensicare's primary focus is the provision of clinical services within a recovery framework.
These services include the effective assessment, treatment and management of forensic patients, prisoners and clients.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Our vision
Clinical excellence and translational research enable our consumers to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives in a safer community.

Our mission
We will provide high quality, specialist clinical services that:
focus on the recovery of our consumers,
build our translational research capacity; and
work collaboratively with our stakeholders to achieve better and safer outcomes for our consumers and the community.

Our values
Forensicare is guided by the values established by the Victorian Public Sector Commission for the public sector, and promotes behaviours consistent with these values at all times and in all circumstances.

Perks and benefits
Salary Packaging options - reduce your tax
Forensic skills training.

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