In-Demand Mental health lived experience Jobs in Victoria

Policy & Advisory Officer, Prevention, Policy & Inclusion / Lived Experience Strategy & Policy
Department of Health —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Recruiting
- Leadership
4d
Lived Experience Worker
Eastern Health —Richmond VIC
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Workplace Assessor | Community Service/Mental Health
Australian Learning Group —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Youth Peer Worker
The Royal Melbourne Hospital —Parkville VIC
- Part-time
- Remote
- Employee assistance program
1d
Peer Worker - Headspace
Goulburn Valley Health —Shepparton VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
11d
Practice Leader - Mental Health and Wellbeing
Foundation House —Dandenong VIC
- $141,817 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
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AOD Peer Support Worker
The Salvation Army —Coburg North VIC
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Youth Justice Mental Health Coordinator
Forensicare Careers —Clifton Hill VIC
- $136,650.80 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
9d
Lived Experience Senior Peer Support Consumer Worker
Eastern Health —Box Hill VIC
- Call employer
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
13d
Consumer Peer Support Worker - Engage and HOPE Program
Royal Melbourne Hospital —Melbourne VIC
- $90,875 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
11d
Project Officer, Lived Experience
Department of Health —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
10d
Consumer Peer Support Worker Engage and HOPE Program
The Royal Melbourne Hospital —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
12d
LiCBT Practitioner-Medicare Mental Health Check In (Identified Role)
St Vincent's Health Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Mental Health Nurse - International Recruitment
The Royal Melbourne Hospital —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Nursing
Senior Carer Lived Experience Peer Worker
Eastern Health —Box Hill VIC
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Mental Health & AOD worker
Uniting Vic.Tas —Horsham VIC
- $44.58 an hour
- Part-time
- Case management
- No degree
- In-person
- Employee discount
Harm Reduction Peer Outreach Worker
North Richmond Community Health —Richmond VIC
- Part-time
- Communication skills
14d
Consumer Peer Worker - Emergency Department
Monash Health —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
Intake Specialist, FASS
Victoria Legal Aid —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $81,081 - $96,976 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
9d
Family Peer Worker
The Royal Melbourne Hospital —Parkville VIC
- Part-time
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
4d

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Policy & Advisory Officer, Prevention, Policy & Inclusion / Lived Experience Strategy & Policy

Department of Health -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,894 - $114,476 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

Research
Recruiting
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/MHW48/777724

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Policy & Advisory Officer, Lived Experience (Mental Health Family/Carer) is part of the Lived Experience Strategy & Policy team in the Lived Experience and Diverse Communities Unit and is responsible for providing high quality strategic lived experience policy advice, research and analysis across the Mental Health and Wellbeing Division. The Policy and Advisory Officer ensures the perspectives of families, carers and supporters of people with mental health challenges and psychological distress are central to the design, delivery, and review of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) policies, programs and services.
This role reflects the Royal Commission's recommendation that the Mental Health and Wellbeing Division employs people with lived or living experience in multiple, substantive positions.

The role is a critical part of the Division's work in:

Implementing recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System, through the provision of family, carer and supporter perspectives across the reform agenda
Embedding families, carers and supporters in the design, delivery, and review of services across the mental health and wellbeing and AOD systems
Elevating lived experience leadership and promoting the value of families, carers and supporters.

To be successful in this role, you will be a high performing team member with analytical, strategic planning, project management, and communication skills. Success in this role will be predicated on the ability to work collaboratively with staff across the division and with sector partners to ensure outcomes are achieved.

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.

About you:

Support Mental Health and Wellbeing Division staff in partnership activity and partnering with people with lived and living experience as families/carers in the implementation of the Royal Commission's recommendations.
Support the cultural shift and practices that will enable the views of families/carers to be central to the design and delivery of mental health policies, programs and services.
Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.
Maintain an understanding of Commonwealth and State legislative and policy reform directions to influence policy development.
Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research.

Qualifications/Specialist Expertise:

(Mandatory requirement) - This is a designated family/carer lived experience role which requires declared personal experience of supporting someone living with mental health challenges or psychological distress, and professional experience working with this expertise in roles which represent the family/carer perspective.
This role requires experience (paid or volunteer) in working or leading from a family/carer lived experience perspective.
A tertiary qualification in fields related to mental health, public health, public policy, community engagement, project management, AOD, communications, administration, business management or related fields would be an advantage.
Knowledge and experience in government would be desirable.

What we offer:

The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email [email protected]. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.

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Applications close Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

14 July 2026

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