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Senior Career Specialist - Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full time, fixed term (2-years) opportunity | Salary Packaging
• Based in Parkville with some travel to Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct
• Excellent team culture, training, supervision and prof dev opportunities

Your new team

Forming part of the Orygen Specialist Program (OSP), a program of The Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS) team provides specialist youth mental health care in custodial settings (Parkville and Cherry Creek sites) to young people and their families/carers. 

Custodial FYMHS is in an exciting period of significant growth as a result of the Royal Commission and evolution of Victorian Mental Health Services. Our specialist multidisciplinary team provide enhanced services to young people in custody, with a focus on recovery-oriented care.

Your new role

Join us in a newly created specialist role supporting with the expansion of the specialist team within Custodial FYMHS. We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced Senior Career Specialist to play a crucial role in enhancing the care and assistance provided to young people in custody, focusing on developing relationships that foster hope and optimism.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support in establishment and evaluation of a comprehensive trauma-informed career consultation service within FYMHS
• Coordinate the development and implementation of career consultation with young people to enhance transition supports either to community or adult custody
• Based across Parkville & Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precincts. As such, travel to the workplace destination can be included within the working hours.

About You:

• Post-graduate qualification in Career Development, Career Education or relevant discipline (see position description for details)
• Comprehensive experience providing career counselling and pathway planning to young people in youth mental health services
• Knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and other relevant settings is desirable.

Benefits of working with us:

• Join us during this incredibly exciting time of growth within an established and reputable organisation
• Excellent training, education and professional development support and opportunities 
• Enjoy a flexible work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
• Salary packaging and monthly ADO's in full-time positions! 

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Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.