Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: AH4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/1936645
This is a Full Time Fixed Term position until 30 June 2028
Engage with specialised services, relevant external stakeholders and schools to enable the effective coordination of mental health support and continued student engagement in education.
About the Role
The Forensic Youth Mental Health Senior Practitioner leads the coordination of forensic mental health support for young people who present with serious behaviours of concerns within an education setting. The role acts as a dedicated link between the Department of Education and the Community Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (CFYMHS) to facilitate early identification and intervention for high-risk students, ultimately diverting them from the justice system. This is done by:
The role may be required to work shift work and be available outside of business hours to support the department and whole of government emergency management operations. This is anticipated to occur infrequently at times of significant emergencies.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
About the Department
The Department leads the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Applications close 11:59pm on 30 July 2026.