Senior Policy Officer, Lived Experience (Family/Carer portfolio) Job posted: 24/10/2024
Reference: VG/1827558
Occupation: Policy
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
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.
Declared lived or living experience supporting a family carer or loved one with mental health and/or AOD challenges is desirable as is experience (paid or volunteer) in working or leading from a family carer lived/living experience/peer perspective.
About the role: As Senior Policy Officer, Lived Experience in the Lived Experience Policy Team you will lead policy and strategy development, and will work with lived experience-led agencies and other stakeholders to ensure lived experience perspectives shape reforms and are embedded in the new mental health and wellbeing system. You will also support important reform activity to deliver on Royal Commission recommendations that support outcomes for families, carers and supporters. The role is a critical part of the response to implementing recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System providing, or facilitating the provision of, family and carer perspectives across the reform agenda. How you'll make a difference: Provide authoritative advice to Mental Health and Wellbeing Division staff on how to access and support lived experience expertise to inform reform activity. Support the cultural shift and practices that enable family and carer views to be central and integrated in design and delivery of mental health and AOD services. Ensure contemporary approaches to partnership with people with lived experience across work, striving for consistent approaches and methodologies. Collaborate and support strong relationships between the Division and key sector partners regarding activities that have relevance for lived and living experience perspectives. Represent the department on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes. Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; keeps up to date with a broad range of contemporary issues; scans for links and potential implications of proposed policy options; liaises with stakeholders. Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: A tertiary qualification in fields related to AOD, public health, public policy, community engagement, project management, mental health, communications, administration, business management or related fields would be an advantage. 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 & 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.
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