About the role: The Consumer Adviser, Lived Experience supports the provision of strategic lived experience advice to the Lived Experience Executive and across the Mental Health and Wellbeing Division. The Adviser ensures the perspectives of people with mental health challenges and psychological distress are central to the design and delivery of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) policies, programs and services. 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 consumer perspectives across the reform agenda * Embedding consumers in the design and delivery of services across the mental health and wellbeing and AOD systems * Elevating lived experience leadership and promoting the value of consumers. 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, including leadership positions. 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: * 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. * This is a designated consumer lived experience role, which requires declared personal experience of mental health challenges or psychological distress, and professional experience working with this expertise in roles which represent the consumer perspective. * This role requires experience (paid or volunteer) in working or leading from a consumer lived experience perspective. 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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. 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 talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. 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. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.