About the Role

The Policy Manager is responsible for leading a team to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans and policies in line with departmental objectives. The incumbent will lead a small team to manage policy projects, as well as undertake complex policy analysis.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong leadership and people management skills to lead a team of policy and program advisors and work collaboratively with the broader leadership team. This role will provide an opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment to support the development and implementation of the department's mental health reforms. Experience and skills in people management, strategic planning, policy and project management, stakeholder management, and problem solving are a crucial part of this role.

The Manager will lead the Mental Health Policies and Programs team to:

• oversee the coordination and delivery of contracts within the Student Mental Health Branch;
• be involved in the development and implementation of mental health policy;
• liaise with key stakeholders across the department and with externally; and
• support teams to produce high-quality written work, including presentations, reports and briefings.

Attributes

The required capabilities for the role are set out in the position description (see attachment).

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in education, health/mental health or related field.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Carly Horadam - Manager, Student Mental Health Projects via (03) 7022 2868 or Carly.Horadam@education.vic.gov.au .

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday 29 April.