Policy Officer

1 day ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Are you passionate about Mental Health and wellbeing? do you have the following skills?
- Ability to think strategically,
- Have written communication skills of a high order.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication

If so this position may be for you.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced policy officer with a commitment to improving mental health outcomes for the ACT community. The Policy Officer is required to exercise a considerable degree of independence to achieve policy and project outcomes. The position will require well-developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Requirements**
- Relevant experience and/or tertiary qualifications in a related field or equivalent experience in public health and/or public policy are highly desirable.

**Notes**:A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to Apply**: Please provide a two-page pitch outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria.
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