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Manager, Mental Health and Disability - Coroners Court of Victoria

Court Services Victoria
  • Ongoing, Part time role (0.8 FTE).
  • Play an important leadership role.
  • Provide expert advice to Coroners in mental health and disability related death investigations. 

About us:

The Coroners Court is responsible for:

  • Independently investigating deaths and fires. Certain deaths and fires are reported to the Coroners for independent investigation. Their investigations seek to establish the facts – when, where, how and why the death or fire happened.
  • Reducing preventable deaths. Wherever possible, the Coroner will suggest ways to prevent similar deaths or fires by making well informed and practical recommendations, based on the evidence before them.
  • Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice. The court regularly reports on data and trends regarding preventable deaths in Victoria to help inform public health responses.

About the role:

The Coroners Prevention Unit (CPU) is a specialist service for Coroners created to strengthen their prevention role and provide them with expert assistance.

The Manager, Mental Health and Disability is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary investigation team within CPU with the aim of delivering exceptional outcomes to Coroners and service users.

The Manager, Mental Health and Disability also:

  • Provides specialist advisory and investigative case management support on mental health and disability related deaths
  • Reviews clinical evidence and information to identify contributing and remediable factors that may assist in preventing further deaths
  • Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the priorities of the CPU and the Coroners Court

About you:

As the Manager Mental Health and Disability, you will be an experienced people leader with excellent communication and relationship management skills. You will also possess:  

  • A thorough understanding and clinical experience in mental health services and systems in Victoria
  • Advanced case management and investigative skills and experience
  • A relevant clinical mental health related qualification and current APHRA or AASW registration 

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