• 12 month fixed-term 0.6 EFT opportunity
• This position is linked to anticipated funding of 2026 Allied Health graduate programs

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system. 

About the Role:

The Social Work Educator provides educational leadership and strategic direction for the professional development, training, education, research and ongoing practice development of Social Workers at Forensicare. 

The Social Work Educator will ensure the development and delivery of an appropriate program of continuing professional education that meets the varying needs of student and graduate Social Workers, as well as experienced Social Work practitioners and managers. 

Duties:

• Oversee the appropriate development, coordination and evaluation of education and training programs for Social Workers. 

• Develop, assess and monitor core competencies and capabilities relevant to the identified scope of practice for Social Workers. 

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in current Social Work practice and theory within a range of relevant settings, clinical presentations and populations including forensic mental health. 

About You:

• Knowledge and understanding of social work practice in forensic mental health or related fields 

• Extensive clinical practice experience in a social work setting. 

• Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate professional development, training, and education programs. 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate abstract concepts and complex ideas to different audiences. 

What you need:

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

*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.

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.