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Policy Officer, Mental Health Policy - job post

Department of Health
3.9 out of 5 stars
Melbourne VIC
$100,894 - $114,476 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $100,894 - $114,476 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Melbourne VIC

Full job description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/MHW/MHW53
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 Mental Health Policy, the Policy Officer will be part of a small a team who maintain oversight of priority mental health and wellbeing policy challenges including:
  • Management of intergovernmental relations
  • 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 initiatives (e.g. Victorian eating disorder strategy, Victoria's strategy towards elimination of seclusion and restraint).
The Policy Officer develops strategic briefings and other policy documents, provides advice to internal stakeholders to support Senior Executives and Ministers for relevant cross-jurisdictional meetings and national Ministerial and Senior Officials intergovernmental forums in the mental health and wellbeing portfolio; and supports the coordination of briefing and negotiation processes.
The Policy Officer will also support the delivery of the Victorian eating disorders strategy and contribute to the development of a strategy to reduce the use of seclusion and restraint in Victoria's mental health and wellbeing system, as recommended by the Royal Commission.
Working as part of a small team, the Policy Officer will collaborate 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.
Please view position description for further information about the role.
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:
  • Contributes to the development of action plans related to relevant strategies and/policy frameworks within area of expertise or responsibility based on defined organisational priorities.
  • Contributes expertise to a team working on complex projects.
  • Develops strong connections across the division and department to share information and support an effective partnership approach to delivering intergovernmental relations and key strategic initiatives in the mental health and wellbeing portfolio.
  • Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level.
  • Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
Qualification/Specialist Expertise
  • A tertiary qualification in fields related to public health or public policy and a sound understanding of the Victorian mental health system would be desirable
  • Knowledge and experience in government would be desirable. Experience in implementation of intergovernmental agreements and/or co-designing new strategies, programs and initiatives with service users and providers would be desirable would also be beneficial.
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 Victor ian Public Service & Sector.
  • 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.
If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.
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Applications close Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
29 June 2026
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