About the role
The Lived and Living Experience Partnerships Officer supports the delivery of the Lived and Living Experience Workforce Development Program, which aims to strengthen opportunities for people with Lived and Living Experience to develop, progress and participate across the mental health and wellbeing workforce.
Working as part of the Sector Partnerships (LLE) team, the role supports the delivery of funded workforce development initiatives through project coordination, partner and contract administration, stakeholder engagement, governance, commissioning and reporting.
Key highlights of the role:
- Coordinate funded workforce development initiatives, including partner and contract administration
- Support stakeholder engagement across the Lived and Living Experience sector
- Contribute to governance, commissioning and reporting processes
- Build expertise in Lived and Living Experience workforce reform
What you'll bring:
- Lived or living experience as a family member, carer, supporter or kin of someone with mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges, with the ability to contextualise that experience in a professional role (mandatory)
- Ability to work in ways that support partnership, shared learning, cultural safety and respectful engagement with people and organisations across the Lived and Living Experience sector (mandatory)
Why join the Collaborative Centre?
The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world. The role offers a wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service, and a strong commitment to work-life balance including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
View the full position and apply by Wednesday 23 September 2026 →