The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Policy Officer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be engaged in developing policies and programs to promote good mental health and wellbeing for diverse Victorian communities, to increase diversity and inclusion across the mental health system, and to contribute to mental health promotion more broadly.

The Policy Officer will support implementation of the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework and Blueprint and the design, implementation and oversight of programs and initiatives that deliver equity and inclusion for multicultural and multifaith communities; disability communities; and LGBTIQA+ communities in the mental health and wellbeing system.

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 secure, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Main Accountabilities include:

- Contribute to the development and provision of advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government.
- 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.
- Manage key projects to include setting up, monitoring and managing contracts with external providers to ensure high-quality outputs are delivered within agreed timeframes and budget, and results can inform policy development.

Qualification(s):

A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy and a sound understanding of the Victorian mental health system would be desirable

Specialist expertise:

The Mental Health and Wellbeing division encourages people from diverse communities and people with lived or living experiences either as a consumer or carer, family member or supporter of people with mental illness or psychological distress to apply.

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.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

📌 Policy Officer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne