Principal Policy Officer
2 weeks ago
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The Principal Policy Officer is a key role in the Mental Health Policy Team, which has carriage of development of the new statewide eating disorders strategy. Working as part of the team, the Principal Policy Officer will collaborate with people with lived and living experience of eating disorders and their carers, families and supporters, as well as people who work in the mental health and wellbeing system, service providers, academics, researchers and other experts, in development of the strategy.
There will also be opportunity to contribute to broader mental health policy work, including supporting projects related to implementation of several Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System recommendations.
Are you
- Skilled in leading strategy or policy development with a proven track record of delivery quality outcomes?
- Someone with a commitment to evidence-informed strategic decision-making?
- Experienced at building and maintaining partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders?
- A strategic thinker who can entertain wide-ranging possibilities for the future and translate these into actions?
Accountabilities
**Operating at value range 1, you will**:
- Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research.
- Develop policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the department, government and with key external stakeholders.
- Maintain an understanding of Commonwealth and state policy reform directions to influence mental health policy and strategy development.
- Represent the department on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes.
- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy
**HOW TO APPLY**:
For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
For further information please visit the Department of Health
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