Policy Officer, Suicide Prevention Policy

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 17/04/2026

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DH/MH/1708998

***:
The Policy Officer, Suicide Prevention and Response Office, works as part of the team responsible for policies and initiatives that respond to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System's recommendations to strengthen Victoria's suicide prevention and response efforts. The role supports a range of policy and program management activities, including the development, implementation and monitoring of a new Victorian strategy for suicide prevention and response and supporting accountability framework, policy development, ministerial briefings, stakeholder engagement and program implementation.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated policy, communication and stakeholder skills, and will work well within a team to achieve team goals. This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of diverse branch and play a key role in addressing some of the most important issues facing our community

**Are you?**
- A team-player with policy development and writing skills, committed to delivering quality outcomes?
- A skilled communicator and collaborator with stakeholder management experience?
- Committed to driving and supporting improvement in mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all Victorians?

**Accountabilities**
- Contribute to the development and provision of advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government.
- Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:

- Assisting research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
- Supporting the delivery of projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Contributing to monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Undertake research and contribute to the development of a range of policy and initiatives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Assist the monitoring and reporting on high priority issues, risks and trends and assist to prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
- Support effective working relationships and the flow of information across the department and with key external stakeholders.
- 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.

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