• Time Fraction: 0.8FTE - 1.0 FTE
• Salary Range: Annual Base Salary $85,000 – $100,000 + superannuation (full-time equivalent)
• SCHADS Level: 4 - 5
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Role Type: Designated Lived Experience role
• Reports to: General Manager, Advocacy, Policy and Research
• Location: Tandem Office, Abbotsford / Hybrid (Additional flexibility and consideration for employees with caring responsibilities or regional/remote applicants)
• Benefits: Generous not-for-profit salary packaging

Who we are

Tandem was established in 1994 and is proud to be the trusted voice of family, carers and supporters in mental health in Victoria.
As the Victorian peak body with a sole focus on the needs and interests of mental health carers. Tandem’s role is to provide leadership, coordination and knowledge for the organisations and individuals who are working to improve outcomes for Victorian people living with mental health challenges, their family, carers and supporters.

Tandem is committed to ensuring that the importance of the contribution, expertise, experiences and needs of family, carers and supporters is recognised and addressed. We advocate strongly that they are essential partners in recovery, service governance and delivery, planning, research, and evaluation.

Your Role

In this exciting role, you will be part of a dynamic team that delivers evidence-based and timely policy advice, statements and submissions. Our advocacy work centres mainly around Victorian state reforms, and you will also support national policy and advocacy submissions, briefings and statements as required.

As part of the Advocacy, Policy and Research team, you’ll contribute to ensuring the diverse voices of family members, friends and supporters of those living with mental health challenges are included and heard in the Victorian Mental Health reforms and state policy discussions.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Policy Officer with:

• Lived or living experience as a family member, carer, or supporter of someone with mental health challenges
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality policy submissions, reports, and statements.
• Knowledge of state and national mental health policies, legislation, and particularly the Victorian Mental Health reform agenda.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government, community organisations, and people with lived experience.

Why Join Tandem?

At Tandem, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team working to create meaningful change in the mental health sector.

• Join an organisation that values inclusivity, compassion, and the lived experience of family, carers and supporters.
• Hybrid opportunity and consideration for flexible working arrangements to support caring responsibilities, rural/remote applicants and work-life balance
• Salary packaging benefits and Portable Long Service Leave

How to Apply

We’d love to hear from you! If you would like to know more about this role and whether it’s right for you, please reach out to our friendly team.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter clicking Apply Now.

Please see the attached Position Description for more information about the role.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, as well as people of diverse genders, ages, cultural backgrounds and lived experiences.

Any questions? Let’s talk – contact Jo Tilkeridis on 03 8803 5555 or by email at [email protected], using the subject line: Policy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.