Policy Officer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Department of Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking a Policy Officer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to craft policies and programs promoting mental health and wellbeing among diverse Victorian communities. You will help implement the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework and oversee inclusive initiatives.

Reporting to the Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the role emphasises equity, inclusion, and cross-community collaboration within the mental health system.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy or a related discipline.
• Experience applying policy in mental health or public health contexts desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and provision of policy advice to senior management and government.
• Undertake research and contribute to policy initiatives within constraints of resourcing, timelines and budget.
• Prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet submissions on complex issues.
• Manage projects and contracts with external providers to ensure high-quality outputs.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public policy degree or related field

Job description

Policy Officer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Policy Officer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be engaged in developing policies and programs to promote good mental health and wellbeing for diverse Victorian communities, to increase diversity and inclusion across the mental health system, and to contribute to mental health promotion more broadly.

The Policy Officer will support implementation of the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework and Blueprint and the design, implementation and oversight of programs and initiatives that deliver equity and inclusion for multicultural and multifaith communities; disability communities; and LGBTIQA+ communities in the mental health and wellbeing system.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Main Accountabilities include:

• Contribute to the development and provision of advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government.
• Undertake research and contribute to the development of a range of policy and initiatives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
• Assist the monitoring and reporting on high-priority issues, risks and trends and assist to prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
• Manage key projects to include setting up, monitoring and managing contracts with external providers to ensure high-quality outputs are delivered within agreed timeframes and budget, and results can inform policy development.

Qualification(s):

A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy and a sound understanding of the Victorian mental health system would be desirable

Specialist expertise:

The Mental Health and Wellbeing division encourages people from diversecommunities and people with lived or living experiences either as a consumeror carer, family member or supporter of people with mental illness orpsychological distress to apply.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at*********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity seeinclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email ***************@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.

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