Job Description

Interdisciplinary Educator

• Fixed Term -Full Time for six months
• Role Classifications: RPN5/ SW4/ OT4/ P4
• Based at Thomas Embling Hospital, Fairfield | May be required to work at other sites

A culture where people care

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. 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 Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and innovative Interdisciplinary Educator to join Forensicare’s Education, Research and Innovation team. This role is central to driving high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice across our workforce. You will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of interdisciplinary education and training programs, supporting clinicians to deliver safe, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care. Working collaboratively with discipline-specific educators, you will play a key role in building workforce capability, strengthening clinical practice, and enhancing outcomes for consumers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of interdisciplinary education and training programs.
• Collaborate with discipline educators to embed evidence-based, best practice learning.
• Build workforce capability through education, coaching and professional development initiatives.
• Drive quality improvement through evaluation and continuous enhancement of training programs.
• Contribute to workforce sustainability, research and strategic education initiatives.

About You:

You are a passionate and collaborative clinician with experience in education and training, committed to advancing evidence-based, recovery-oriented practice within complex mental health settings.

Qualifications, knowledge, experience:

This is interdisciplinary opportunity and possession of a relevant tertiary qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate Board or Association as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.

The qualifications required for each discipline are:

Registered Nurse RPN5:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Must have current unrestricted registration with AHPRA and a post-graduate qualification in mental health nursing or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification nursing experience, preferably recent experience in community or prisons mental health setting or a demonstration of significant and extensive experience working within a secondary/tertiary mental health service.

Psychologist Grade 4:

• General registration with AHPRA
• Masters or Doctorate qualifications (Clinical, Forensic or Neuropsychology)
• Eligibility for (or enrolled in) an Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and/or forensic psychology.
• Psychologists with Forensic AoPE alone will need to demonstrate the necessary education, training, and experience in clinical psychology needed to work in forensic mental health settings.

Social Worker Grade 4:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work coupled with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience (preferable)

Occupational Therapist Grade 4:

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy and recognised for membership of OT Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience (preferable)

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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

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.