Senior Lived Experience Sector Partnerships Officer

About the role:

The Senior Lived Experience Sector Partnerships Officer will drive a diverse range of activities related to policy and program development, project management and stakeholder engagement to advance the lived and living experience workforce disciplines in the mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) sectors. Drawing on the principles of co-production, the successful applicant will work as part of a team and collaborate with sector partners to deliver a range of lived and living experience workforce initiatives. They will have a key role in establishing and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders and identifying and coordinating expert advice.

This is a designated lived experience role requiring lived experience as a family member, carer, supporter or kin of someone with mental health challenges and a willingness to develop this into lived experience expertise aligning with the Mental Health Family Carer Lived Experience Workforce Discipline Framework

The Collaborative Centre is a growing organisation operating in a fast-paced, high-output environment where priorities can shift quickly. We are seeking a high-performing individual who can confidently navigate changing demands, reprioritise tasks with ease, and maintain clarity and focus under pressure. The ability to remain composed and solutions-focused in the face of competing priorities and deadlines is key to thriving in this role. Flexibility, initiative and a calm, collaborative approach will be highly valued.

About us:

The Collaborative Centre plays a central role in system transformation and over the next three years, we will prioritise translational research and systemwide workforce training and capability development, particularly for the Lived and Living Experience workforce.

Through our existing partnerships with clinical, academic and lived experience organisations we will produce and amplify research informed by Lived and Living Experience and translate the outcomes of that research into new and innovative models of care for better mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all Victorians.

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About you:

Are you:

• An experienced professional with an understanding of the lived and living experience workforce in the mental health and/or alcohol and other drug sectors?
• Able to work under pressure to meet timelines, ensuring a high level of quality and accuracy in your work?
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail?
• An excellent communicator who can forge strong connections with key agencies and stakeholders?

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.

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 For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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