Policy Officer: Diversity, Equity & 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

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.