Parkville location | Close to public transport + on-site paid parking
Part time to full time | ********* FTE | Contract for 12 months
Supportive, values-driven environment | Join our growing team
About Orygen
Orygen is Australia's Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.
For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged *****.
About the job
The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for leading the research and development of policy advice on key issues relating to youth mental health and the need for early intervention.
Reporting to the Head of Policy you will:
Research, analyse and develop high-quality policy advice, briefs, reports and other written materials to support evidence-based decision-making.
Investigate policy issues, sector trends and qualitative/quantitative evidence to inform policy development and reform recommendations.
Prepare and present policy findings and projects to internal teams, government departments, stakeholders and other external audiences.
Build and maintain strong relationships with policy experts, stakeholders and young people, ensuring diverse perspectives are incorporated into policy development.
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team by supporting projects, events and initiatives, while delivering work on time and promoting a safe, inclusive workplace culture.
Skills and experience
The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
Understanding of government policy development and implementation, with the ability to apply evidence-based approaches to policy issues.
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting data to inform recommendations.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively across teams and with external partners.
Advanced written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, briefs, submissions and other policy documents.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver high-quality outcomes while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Perks
Salary between $115,000 - $120,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and access to NFP salary packaging.
Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change




Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
Work in an inclusive setting committed to diversity and continuous improvement.
Experience a workspace that was thoughtfully created with input from young people, promoting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
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This is part time to full time (0.8 to 1.0 FTE) position contracted for 12 months.
Before applying at Orygen, it's important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.
Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.
Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.
We have no current partner employment opportunities.
Join the revolution
Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood. Everything we do at Orygen is about helping to create that future, because we passionately believe it's what all young people deserve.
The outcomes of the Royal Commission into the Victorian Mental Health System will enable a revolutionary new era of reform in mental healththatwill finally see youth mental health progress in the directionthatOrygen haspioneered over the past 30 years.
To leverage these changes, Orygen is building a mental health workforce for the future.




Young people and their families are at the heart of everything we do: our world-leading research that creates positive change, our unrivalled training and clinical care, and our pioneering reforms that create real-world solutions.
We are fearless. We are collaborative. We are committed. We are determined. And we make no apology for that.
At Orygen, that's the future we're creating right now. To do it, we have revolution in mind.
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Why choose Orygen?
Flexible work options, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of other staff wellbeing initiatives.
Not-for-profit salary packaging and parental leave scheme.
Young people and their families are at the heart of everything we do.
We believe in building and sustaining a healthy workplace culture where staff feel engaged, supported and motivated. Check out some of the key highlights from our **** staff engagement survey:
Our values
Respect
We acknowledge and value the experience, diversity and expertise of our colleagues and the young people and families who seek our support, and commit to acting in a manner that facilitates and encourages equal participation.
Accountability
We take responsibility for delivering on our commitments as individuals and as teams and commit to being honest and transparent in all our dealings.
Teamwork
We prioritise inclusivity, supportiveness, flexibility, communication and mutual respect that builds on one another's strengths and diversity in the pursuit of shared goals.
We work to continuously improve our practices, remaining open to feedback and new ideas, to ensure we do our best for young people and their families.
We encourage and support novel, creative and evidence-based solutions to complex problems and look for opportunities to collaborate and partner to optimise our ideas.
We encourage and support novel, creative and evidence-based solutions to complex problems and look for opportunities to collaborate and partner to optimise our ideas.
These values are underpinned by our strategic commitment to partner with:
young people and their families;
First Nations people of Australia;
LGBTIQA+ people; and
culturally and linguistically diverse people.
We are always on the lookout for committed, passionate and inspirational talent to join our team. Please complete an Expression of Interest form so that we can consider you for upcoming opportunities.
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📌 Senior Policy Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Orygen
📍 Melbourne