Policy Officer

• Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract with potential for extension
• Excellent opportunity with a leading national organisation
• Join a well-established national peak body committed to achieving better mental health outcomes for all Australians
• Competitive salary of $76,000 PLUS super PLUS full salary packaging options
• Flexible, family friendly work environment

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About the Role

Mental Health Australia has an opportunity for a passionate Policy Officer to join their team in Canberra, on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Projects, you will be responsible for the drafting of policy documents and project materials. This will involve analysis of existing data sources to inform strategies, policy, and programs on a range of mental health issues in consultation with Mental Health Australia members and other relevant stakeholders.

To be considered for this position, you will hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

You’ll possess well developed research skills, with the ability to undertake literature reviews and other research methodologies. Alongside this you will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to prepare reports and submissions.

Additionally, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, and have the knowledge and ability to work within an advocacy and community development framework.

You will be highly organised and confident in your ability to manage competing priorities in order to ensure deadlines are met.

Ideally, you will have experience working in a small team environment as well as having previous experience in project management.

This is a great opportunity to become involved with an organisation that is dedicated to driving better mental health for all Australians.

For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary of $76,000, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options.