Policy Officer, Reform Implementation

**About the role**:
Backed by an unprecedented investment in response to the findings of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Division in the Department of Health is embarking on the ambitious policy challenge of reshaping the mental health system in Victoria to change the way mental health services are delivered in Victoria. These reforms also include a focus on supporting integrated services for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.

The Royal Commission found that the existing, centralised approaches to planning, commissioning and monitoring in mental health and wellbeing contributed to decision-making which often did not reflect local needs and lacked integration with other services, leading to fragmentation, duplication, and gaps in service delivery. The Royal Commission recommended new regional governance structures as a way to support health and mental health services to be more responsive to local needs. The Project Officer of Regional Governance will be responsible for progressing the design and implementation of these recommendations. The role will involve systems thinking, stakeholder consultation, policy design and implementation work.

**Are you**
- Skilled in project design and development with a proven track record of delivering quality outcomes?
- Experienced at building and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders?
- An individual with superior engagement and communication skills?

**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.

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:
**Knowledge and Skills**

Planning and Organising - Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal; identifies more and less critical activities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; develops and implements systems and procedures to guide work and track progress; recognises barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them.

Project Management - Produces project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; regularly communicates with, and supports project team members; ensures project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues.

**Personal Qualities**

Teamwork - Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern and respect for others' feelings and ideas; accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others; encourages resolution of conflict within group.

Detail Focus - Observes fine details; identifies gaps in information; looks for logical sequences of information; highlights practical considerations of plans and activities

Creativity and Innovation - Generates new ideas; draws on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things; actively influences events and promotes ideas; translates creative ideas into workplace improvements; reflects on experience and is open to new ways to improve practice.

Relationship Building - Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements; forges useful partnerships with people across business areas, functions and organisations; builds trust through consistent actions, values and communication; minimises surprises.

**Qualifications / Specialist Expertise**

Qualification - A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy, project management and/or public health is desirable.

Specialist Expertise - A demonstrated record of achievement in developing policy or providing policy advice on initiatives and a sound understanding of the Victorian health system would be advantageous.

**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 to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the stric