Principal Policy Officer - Flexible Location

• Excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected national not for profit peak organisation for the mental health sector
• Permanent Full Time role with salary of $119,966, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options
• Inclusive, supportive and flexible work environment
• Remote work from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will be considered noting our office is in Canberra

About us

For over 25 years Mental Health Australia has advocated for mental health reform, and we continue to drive policy changes and proactively put mental health on the agenda.

We have over 160 members, including service providers, professional bodies, organisations representing people with mental health challenges and their family, carers and kin, researchers and state and territory peak bodies.

As the national peak for mental health, we unite the mental health sector to present a cohesive voice to government, and provide practical policy solutions to influence decision-making, which in turn, improves the mental health system and the mental health of people in Australia. We work to strengthen the impact and influence of the mental health sector and embed a human rights approach across the mental health system.

The role

This position is responsible for developing compelling mental health policy advice and positions to improve mental health outcomes and experiences. Supporting the leadership of the Deputy Director Policy and Advocacy, this position leads engagement with Mental Health Australia members and stakeholders, develops practical policy solutions and advocates for reforms to drive better national mental health policies and systems. For full details please see the position description.

Some travel is required for remote staff to our Canberra office when required.

This is a unique opportunity to become involved with a national peak body that unites the voices of the mental health sector and advocates for policies that improve mental health.

The offer

Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with excellent remuneration, Full Time Equivalent base salary of $119,966, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options. We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable employees to balance their work and other commitments.

For further information please contact Ingrid Hatfield Deputy Director Policy and Advocacy, via email Ingrid.Hatfield@mentalhealthaustralia.org.au using the subject line: Principal Policy Officer - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants should include a copy of their current resume and a two-page pitch as to why you would be a great fit for the job. Applications should be receby eand uploaded via the apply here button.

Mental Health Australia respects, values and encourages diversity and inclusion. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the communities we serve.

The preferred applicant for this job will be required to undertake a police end entitlement to work in Australia check and will need a Working with Vulnerable People/Blue card or the ability to get one. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this job. Each application will be considered on its merits. Applicants can contact Mental Health Australia to find out more information.

To apply for this job go to: https://mhaustralia.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6920938.