APS 6 Senior Policy Officer - Mental and Social Health Policy
at Department of Veterans Affairs
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 10 Nov, 2024 | USD 97735 Annual | 11 Aug, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
- Salary Range: $97,735 - $110,982 + Attractive Superannuation
- Contact Officer: Jennifer Veitch - 0436 649 398, Jennifer.Veitch@dva.gov.au
The Mental Health Policy Section are seeking an APS6 Senior Policy Officer to coordinate and provide policy advice, preparing relevant papers and submissions, gathering and analysing data and research, assist the development of the Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and provide support to the team where needed to positively shape the future of veteran mental health.
The Mental Health Policy Section sits within the Health and Wellbeing Policy Branch in the Policy Division. The Section is responsible for undertaking analysis of new and emerging policy issues and designing strategic policy options to improve the mental health and wellbeing of veterans and their families. This includes researching, developing and advising on New Policy Proposals and Budget submissions, implementing Government-directed initiatives, and analysis of key long-term trends that will shape the future of veteran mental health.
Responsibilities:
- Provide advice on relevant policy issues within the areas of mental and social health and suicide prevention.
- Prepare papers for relevant committees, including developing discussion papers, planning meetings, and other responsibilities.
- Draft ministerial and senior executive briefings, reports, Ministerial correspondence, meeting papers and discussion papers.
- Gather and analyse data and research to formulate and review technical advice in specific areas of policy.
- Support the team with requests for information, administration, media monitoring and coordination.
- Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to seek feedback on, or contributions to, policy development projects.
- Support the Department’s response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, including providing input to Notices issued by the Royal Commission
- Support the development of a new joint Defence and Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy with the Department of Defence. This will include undertaking research, developing drafts, and supporting stakeholder consultation.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Graduate
Proficient
1
Melbourne VIC, Australia
