Director, Forensic Disability Services in Melbourne

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, 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.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director Statewide Disability and Housing Operations (SDHO), the Director Forensic Disability Services is responsible for leading and supporting delivery of statewide forensic disability programs including Forensic Residential Services, Forensic Disability Clinical Services, the Forensic Disability Access Service and the state-wide Disability Justice Coordination teams. It is also responsible for statewide coordination of Reset, supporting young people below the age of criminal responsibility, and some complex needs services.

The Director Forensic Disability Services works closely with policy and business support functions across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (department) to identify statewide trends, service challenges, new ways of working and solutions to challenges to improve service delivery and outcomes. The Director is also required to assist in the delivery of departmental strategic and priority projects alongside day-to-day operational requirements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead the delivery of forensic disability services operations across the state.
• Deliver statewide complex needs and coordinate the youth Reset program supporting young people below age of criminal responsibility.
• Ensure that program targets, performance objectives and statutory responsibilities are met.

This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel 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. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.