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Applications close Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Full timeSalary: $134,593 - $180,115Grade: VPSG6Occupation: PolicyLocation: CBDReference: VG/MHW/723792
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
The Manager, Mental Health Policy will lead a team who maintain oversight of priority mental health and wellbeing policy challenges including:
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.
Accountabilities
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.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.
The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for employees who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through the JSE.
Applications close Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 18 March 2025
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Key documents
723792 Manager, Mental Health Policy .pdf
FILE | 187.61 KB
723792 Manager, Mental Health Policy .docx
FILE | 160.48 KB
Contact
Kellie Horton
kellie.x.horton@health.vic.gov.au
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Applications close Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Full timeSalary: $134,593 - $180,115Grade: VPSG6Occupation: PolicyLocation: CBDReference: VG/MHW/723792
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
The Manager, Mental Health Policy will lead 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).
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.
Accountabilities
- Lead the development of strategic policy positions and briefing products for Victorian representatives at ministerial and senior official intergovernmental forums in the mental health and wellbeing portfolio, to achieve government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes.
- Work with internal stakeholders on the development of policy initiatives and negotiation of intergovernmental agreements to ensure they achieve the government's strategic outcomes for the Victorian mental health and wellbeing system.
- Represent the department on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes.
- Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team of employees.
- Forge strong connections across the department and with other stakeholders to share information and facilitate a partnership approach to managing intergovernmental issues in the mental health and wellbeing portfolio
- The Mental Health and Wellbeing Division encourages people with lived experience of mental illness, psychological distress or suicide or lived experience as a carer of someone with mental illness, psychological distress and/or experiences of suicidal distress, or those who have been bereaved by suicide to apply.
- A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy, public administration or public health would be desirable. Alternatively, the suitable applicant will have equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in negotiation and implementation of intergovernmental agreements and/or co-designing new strategies, programs and initiatives with service users and providers would be desirable would be desirable.
- 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.
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.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.
The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for employees who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through the JSE.
Applications close Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 18 March 2025
Action
Key documents
723792 Manager, Mental Health Policy .pdf
FILE | 187.61 KB
723792 Manager, Mental Health Policy .docx
FILE | 160.48 KB
Contact
Kellie Horton
kellie.x.horton@health.vic.gov.au
Other opportunities
16 jobs at Department of Health
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