Department of Health Mental jobs

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health Policy, this role is part of a small a team who maintain oversight of priority mental health and wellbeing policy matters including:

• 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.

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:

Can you demonstrate the following?

• 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 psychological distress as consumers or family members, carers or supporters, the mental health and wellbeing workforce and service providers.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians 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.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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