Program Support Worker
Permanent Part – time (0.4 EFT) 2 days per week
Classification: Mental Health Officer Level 2 | $32 - $35 per hour + super + salary packaging
Location: Thomas Embling Hospital
Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield 3078.
Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.
About the Role:
As a Program Support Worker, you'll assist in delivering evidence‑based group programs that support patient recovery. You'll provide administrative coordination, engage with patients, and help ensure sessions run safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate program schedules, timetables, and promotional materials
* Escort and support patients attending group programs
* Maintain attendance records and assist with program evaluations
* Liaise with clinical teams and contribute to handovers
* Support safe, trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented practice
* Assist with incident response and apply de‑escalation strategies when needed
What You Bring:
* Commitment to recovery‑oriented mental health practice
* Experience with administration and document management
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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What you will need:
* Completion or partial completion of a relevant qualification (e.g. Certificate or Diploma in mental health, disability support, allied health assistance, or welfare), or willingness to undertake such study.
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
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.