OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPSG4
Occupation: Projects
Location: North East Region
Reference: VG/DE/SRS/20014272A
Mental Health Project Officer – North East Victoria Region (1.0 FTE, Fixed Term – end date 30th June 2025)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mental Health Regional Team as a Mental Health Project Officer working across the North East Victoria Region. This full-time, fixed term (11months) role will focus on supporting the regional implementation of key mental health initiatives that emerged from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System (2021), including:

• The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) Initiative
• The Schools Mental Health Fund and Menu
• The Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) Initiative

The successful candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in a related field such as education, mental health or public health or the demonstrated professional capacity to undertake the key accountabilities as outlined in the position description. As a Project Officer, you will collaborate with regional colleagues, including Mental Health Coordinators and Project Officers, as well as area-based staff. This role reports to the Regional Mental Health Manager.

ATTRIBUTES

Are you a proactive, innovative thinker with strong problem-solving skills? Do you thrive in a team environment and enjoy collaborating to achieve shared goals? We’re looking for someone who excels at navigating issues and addressing stakeholders’ needs. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers and stakeholders will be essential for supporting continuous improvement and making a positive impact.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in in a related field such as education, mental health or public health or the demonstrated professional capacity to undertake the Key Accountabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Officer will:

• Serve as a regional point of contact for operational issues, liaising with Mental Health Coordinators, Regional Mental Health Managers and Central Office.
• Provide data to Central Office and Mental Health NE Branch, on key indicators to support the monitoring and evaluation of major initiatives.
• Assist in developing implementation resources to support an integrated and consistent implementation model across the Region.
• Support the delivery of professional supports for key workforces (e.g., MHPs), including Communities of Practice.

The successful applicant will be based in one of the North East Victoria regional offices and must be available for regular travel within the region. A valid Victorian Driver’s Licence is required. Flexible work arrangements are available.
For more information about this position, please refer to the attached position description.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working as part of the the Regional Mental Health Team, the Project Officer, will contribute to the provision of operational, school-level support for the ongoing implementation, reporting and improvement of key mental health and wellbeing initiatives and reform in Victorian primary, secondary and specialist schools.
The Project Officer will provide operational support for the ongoing implementation, reporting and improvement of the three mental health related initiatives. The role will include communication with schools, data and information management, reporting, project management support, providing process and procedure advice and improvement.
For more information, see the Mental Health in Schools policy on the Policy and Advisory Library.
The position may be located in any of the regional offices and will require travel across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mental Health Regional Team as a Mental Health Project Officer working across the North East Victoria Region. This full-time, fixed term (11months) role will focus on supporting the regional implementation of key mental health initiatives that emerged from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System (2021), including:

• The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) Initiative
• The Schools Mental Health Fund and Menu
• The Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) Initiativ