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Forensic Mental Health Program Manager - Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (VFTAC)

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$123k–$148k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead Victoria's specialist Fixated Threat Assessment service to assess individuals of concern and develop management plans to reduce potential risks towards the community through early intervention.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Forensic Mental Health & Threat Assessment)

Builds

Management plans for fixated individuals and grievance-fuelled lone actors

Domain

Forensic mental health, threat assessment, community safety, justice system

Required skills

Strategic leadership, multidisciplinary team management, threat assessment, risk management, clinical governance, stakeholder partnership, service innovation

Preferred skills

Experience in complex clinical environments, collaboration with law enforcement, person-centred care

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead operational delivery of the Fixated Threat Assessment service, manage and inspire a multidisciplinary clinical team, partner with senior stakeholders across mental health and law enforcement, drive service innovation and quality improvement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership