Senior Project and Policy Officer, Lived Experience

About this role

About the role: 

As Senior Project and Policy Officer, Lived Experience in the Lived Experience Programs and Policy Team you will lead policy and strategy development, and will work with lived experience-led agencies and other stakeholders to ensure family carer 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 people with lived and living experience.

The role is a critical part of the response to implementing recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System by providing and facilitating the engagement of lived experience perspectives across the reform agenda. 

The role supports important reform activity to deliver on Royal Commission recommendations that support outcomes for people with lived and living experience of psychological distress and/or substance use and addiction, and the people who support and care for them (families, carers and supporters). 

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:

• An experienced professional who works from a family carer lived experience perspective?
• Experienced in policy and project development and delivery, contributing to system change?
• A skilled communicator and collaborator with stakeholder management experience?
• Skilled in co-design and co-production? 

The Senior Project and Policy Officer, Lived Experience is responsible for project and portfolio management that supports the Lived Experience Programs and Policy team to deliver on its priorities.

As a designated Lived Experience position, this includes:

• Speaking and working from a family carer lived experience perspective to ensure lived experience views and perspectives inform the work of the team
• Supporting and facilitating the inclusion of broader lived experience perspectives, including people who have a lived experience of alcohol and other drugs and those from diverse communities, to inform the work of the team
• Enabling strong relationships between the Division, lived experience peak bodies, and the lived experience sector to support the team's work program

To view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date please click on the position description. 

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  

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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