Senior Practice Adviser, Compulsory Treatment
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/375304 |
| Closing Date: | 25-Sep-2023 |
| Salary Range: | $105,479 - $127,621 |
| Job Duration: | to 30/06/2024 |
| Attachments: | 2023-09-11 375304 VPS5 Senior Practice Adviser - Compulsory Treatment .pdf (PDF, 122KB) Job Specification |
| PD Preview: | Preview unavailable for this role |
| Contact: | Julie Daniell 0491745919 |
Position Details
THE ROLE
As a Senior Practice Adviser you will contribute to the implementation of legislative requirements in the Disability Act 2006 and oversight of state-based restrictive practices. A key role is to influence practice development through provisions under the Act which aim to safeguard the rights of persons whose behaviours pose significant risk of harm to others. You will represent the Senior Practitioner at VCAT and provide oversight of those individuals who are at risk of being subject to compulsory treatment or have transitioned from supervised treatment orders but remain subject to restrictive practices under behaviour support plans.
A critical role is promoting the application of contemporary practices in the area of forensic disability within the use of restrictive practices and compulsory treatment across Victorian Disability Services, including the two residential treatment facilities in Victoria.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Prepare and present, or contribute to, submissions to and represent the Senior Practitioner at VCAT, providing clinical advice on risk assessment, risk management and behaviour support issues to services supporting clients subject to compulsory treatment.
- Review all treatment plans/behaviour support plans associated with clients subject to compulsory treatment in keeping with the requirements of the Disability Act 2006.
- Provide oversight of the treatment plans for individuals subject to Custodial Supervision Orders under the Crimes Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried Act 1997 (CMIA) within the two Residential Treatment Facilities in Victoria.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
