• APS6
• 3 vacant positions
• $85,413 to $105,145
• Ongoing and non-ongoing up to 3 years
• Sydney or Canberra location
• A merit pool will be established from this selection process to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing positions

The National Mental Health Commission has a range of exciting opportunities to help implement our vision for all people in Australia to lead a full and contributing life.

It’s an opportunity to make a difference.

Who we are

The Commission provides insight, advice and evidence on ways to continuously improve Australia’s mental health and suicide preventions systems, and acts as a catalyst for change to achieve these improvements.

The National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) is a new office being established to lead a national whole-of-government approach to suicide prevention and report on progress.  It will work in partnership across all levels of government and the suicide prevention sector to ensure a national, whole of governments approach to evidence based suicide prevention services and investment.

About the role

An APS Level 6 employee is required to undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. Employees at this level exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.

APS 6 employees provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. Employees may have a considerable level of public contact in relation to difficult or sensitive issues and may liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational role.

Work may involve management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows. Senior Policy and Project Officers are required to provide high quality written advice on complex issues and be a strategic thinker and project manager. They have strong research and analysis skills, and the ability to engage and manage stakeholders effectively. They are organised, open to working flexibly and a contributor to a harmonious and collegiate work culture.

Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Pack https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/about/employment on the Commission’s website. 

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens.  Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-engagement checks including a police check. Candidates are encouraged to read the application pack on the Commission’s website to understand application requirements. All applications must be accompanied by the Commission’s candidate application form (on the website) and a pitch outlining your relevant skills and capabilities. 

Please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Officer - Sydney / Canberra enquiry via EthicalJobs with questions in the first instance.