OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPSG4
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/1867836
The Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing is a Victorian public entity led by a unique Co-CEO partnership and governed by an independent skills-based Board who report to the Minister for Mental Health. The Collaborative Centre is deeply committed to achieving its vision of better mental health and wellbeing for all Victorians through collaborating and learning together. In partnership with people with lived and living experiences, our core purpose is to translate evidence into innovation and effective practice and collaborate with the workforce and researchers towards our common goal of driving groundbreaking change to Victoria’s 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 safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIST EXPERTISE

• Understanding of relevant statutory requirements and public sector policies and standards relating to governance practices.
• Experience in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications and cloud-based governance management systems is advantageous.
• A tertiary qualification in law, public policy or relevant corporate governance skills is preferable.
• Experience in financial literacy, audit/internal controls and risk management is preferable.
• Demonstrated experience working with people who have a past or current lived experience of mental ill-health or psychological distress is preferable.
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The Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing (Collaborative Centre) is seeking a skilled Secretariat Officer to provide high-level secretariat services to the organisation’s Board, CEO and various committees. Working across the organisation, the Secretariat will use their knowledge and experience to support and administer the Collaborative Centre’s statutory governance functions.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Operations and Governance, the Secretariat will support the Collaborative Centre through the administration of internal processes, including the preparation of briefing papers, detailed minute-taking, and the maintenance of action registers. The role requires a high level of precision and an ability to produce comprehensive, accurate records of complex discussions. The role also requires the incumbent to possess strong skills in working confidentially with sensitive information.
The Secretariat role will have a communications focus, with the aim of improving processes by facilitating the sharing of information and working closely with others. Experience effectively working with diverse people and groups will be crucial to the success of this role.
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.