Head of Culture, Communications and Organisational Development
Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia
Posted Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 1:00 pm | Expires Saturday 18 April 2026 at 1:59 pm
Head of Culture, Communications & Organisational Development Classification: HS10 - Full-Time OngoingPay Range: $161,226 + super + salary packaging Location: Thomas Embling Hospital (with work across other sites as required)
About Forensicare
Forensicare is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery‐focused care for consumers living with serious mental illness who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system. Our services span inpatient, community, prison and court settings throughout Victoria.
About the Role
The Head of Culture, Communications and Organisational Development plays a key leadership role in shaping a connected, inclusive and high‐performing organisation. You will set the strategic direction for culture, internal communications and workforce development, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and a strong focus on psychological safety and the employee experience.
Working collaboratively across clinical and corporate teams, you will drive evidence‐based initiatives that uplift leadership capability, support organisational transformation, and strengthen communication and engagement across the workforce. This is a senior influencer role, critical to building the systems, behaviours and capabilities that enable Forensicare to deliver safe and person‐centred services.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead organisation‐wide culture, communication and organisational development strategies
* Promote psychological safety, inclusion, collaboration and innovation
* Oversee leadership development, coaching and capability‐building programs
* Drive organisational development initiatives using evidence‐based and co‐design approaches
* Enhance employee engagement and experience through meaningful engagement initiatives
* Deliver clear, consistent internal communication that supports change and alignment
* Lead non‐clinical learning and development, including capability and compliance programs
* Strengthen learning systems, including LMS improvement and reporting
* Embed DEIW principles across systems, programs and culture
* Lead and support the Culture, Communications & OD team to deliver high‐impact outcomes
* Provide strategic leadership, systems thinking and cross‐organisational collaboration
About You
You will bring:
* Qualifications in HR, Psychology, Organisational Development, Adult Education or similar
* Extensive senior leadership experience in culture, communications and organisational development
* A proven track record in leading cultural transformation and organisational change
* Strong experience in L&D, engagement, communications and leadership development
* Demonstrated capability in strategic influence, coaching and stakeholder engagement
* Commitment to inclusion, psychological safety and values‐based leadership
Or for more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers
*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.
A culture where people matter.
* Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
* Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
* Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
* A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
* Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
* Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work‐related matters.
* A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.
* 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.
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