Senior Manager / Manager / Assistant Manager (Strategy, Policy & Planning)

What The Role Is

As a Senior Manager / Manager / Assistant Manager in the Mental Health Office, you will play a critical role to support the coordination of Whole-of-Government efforts and development of strategies and policies in the implementation of the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy. You will also support longer term strategic planning and development of enablers in mental health care and promotion of social-health integration for the mental health ecosystem of the future.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What You Will Be Working On

To develop an effective mental health ecosystem, you will support the Office to implement the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy (Strategy) in the following areas but not limited to:

• Coordinate and monitor Whole-of-Government efforts under the Strategy through developing, coordinating and monitoring population-level mental health and well-being indicators and maintaining the Office's resource allocation;
• Conduct strategic planning and enabler development for the mental health ecosystem, e.g. develop strategies to address gap and challenges in the mental health research landscape; and
• Employ data science techniques to monitor, project, and optimise mental healthcare utilisation patterns; and develop and maintain monitoring and reporting processes to provide timely updates to key stakeholders.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant qualifications in healthcare, public health or related field, preferably psychology or allied health or life science. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Postgraduate education in Public Health or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in developing and implementing strategies and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven experience of applying data science and modelling techniques to analyse and simulate trends of healthcare services utilisation and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Additional experience in stakeholder engagement or public communications would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and well-versed in coordination and logistical arrangements.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team, and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Key Competencies Required:

• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
• Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.
• Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose – Ability to commit to the work scope to deliver on agency and whole-of-government outcomes.
  
  

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.