Policy Officer Mental Health & Intergovernmental Strategy

Victorian Department of Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Growth opportunities in public service

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Victorian Department of Health is seeking a role focused on coordinating intergovernmental relations and shaping strategic mental health policy. You will support executives and Ministers with briefing papers and policy documents, and work with diverse stakeholders to advance major wellbeing initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with people with lived experience and a commitment to inclusive public service delivery and innovation in health policy.

Qualifications

• Supports coordination with internal departmental stakeholders to support intergovernmental negotiation, monitoring and reporting processes
• Provides advice and develops strategic briefings, correspondence and other policy documents to support Senior Executives and Ministers on policy and intergovernmental matters in the mental health portfolio
• Supports the delivery of key strategic mental health and wellbeing initiatives as recommended by the Royal Commission into Victoria's mental health system
• Collaborates with people with lived experience of mental illness or distress as consumers or family members, carers or supporters, the mental health and wellbeing workforce and service providers

Responsibilities

• Management of intergovernmental relations regarding mental health and suicide prevention reforms
• Leading and coordinating responses to new and emerging issues and risks relating to mental health and wellbeing policy
• Designing and overseeing the development of key strategic mental health and wellbeing initiatives

Job description

Victorian Department of Health is seeking a role focused on coordinating intergovernmental relations and shaping strategic mental health policy. You will support executives and Ministers with briefing papers and policy documents, and work with diverse stakeholders to advance major wellbeing initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with people with lived experience and a commitment to inclusive public service delivery and innovation in health policy.