Job Description

Program Support Worker – Hospital
Thomas Embling Hospital | Melbourne

Classification: MHO2
Salary: $32.30 to $35.11 Plus Super and Salary Packaging
Location: Thomas Embling Hospital (other sites as required)
Status: 0.6 FTE - Part-Time Ongoing

About Forensicare
Forensicare is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services, delivering recovery focused care across secure hospital and community settings.

The Role
As a Program Support Worker (PSW), you will support the coordination and delivery of group based therapeutic programs at Thomas Embling Hospital. Working closely with clinical teams, you will help ensure programs are accessible, well organised, and delivered in line with recovery oriented practice.

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate program timetables, materials, and attendance records
• Support and escort patients to therapeutic group programs
• Assist with program delivery and evaluation activities
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams regarding participation
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to safe handovers

About You
You have strong organisational and interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to mental health recovery. You are comfortable supporting group programs in a secure hospital environment and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Selection Criteria
• Commitment to recovery oriented mental health practice
• Relevant qualification (or willingness to undertake study)
• Administrative and scheduling experience
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

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Eligibility
• Influenza and Immunisation 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 RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, 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.