Policy Officer, Mental Health Policy
Core
Designing and overseeing strategic mental health and wellbeing initiatives, managing intergovernmental relations, and coordinating policy responses for the Victorian health system.
Role type
Policy Officer (Mental Health)
Builds
Strategic mental health and wellbeing initiatives and policy frameworks
Domain
Public Sector / Mental Health Policy
Required skills
Intergovernmental negotiation, strategic policy development, stakeholder coordination, briefing preparation, initiative delivery oversight, collaboration with lived experience groups
Preferred skills
Experience in mental health system reform, knowledge of suicide prevention reforms
Responsibilities
Manage intergovernmental relations regarding mental health and suicide prevention reforms; Lead and coordinate responses to new and emerging issues in mental health policy; Design and oversee development of key strategic mental health and wellbeing initiatives; Provide advice and develop strategic briefings for Senior Executives and Ministers; Collaborate with people with lived experience of mental illness and service providers