Description:
VCID No. 960635
This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.
About us
The Mental Health Commission (Commission) is working to establish mental health, alcohol and other drug systems that meet the needs of Western Australia’s population and deliver quality outcomes for individuals and their families. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.
“The Commission provides, commissions and partners in the delivery of:
- Person-centred and evidence-based prevention, promotion and early intervention programs;
- Treatment, services and supports; and
- Research, policy and system improvements
If you would like to work for an organisation that offers great working conditions and is making a difference in the community, then consider a career with the Commission.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicant for the role of Manager Community Support and Development Programs - Prevention Capacity Building.
About the role
This position initiates, coordinates, manages, and supports the development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building strategies, programs and projects which provide contemporary, best-practice, evidence-based and informed training, and resources on Mental Health (MH), Suicide Prevention (SP) and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) related issues.
This is part of the Prevention Capacity Building team which provides Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) training, Naloxone training, Volatile Substance Use training, Responding to Alcohol and Drugs in an Event Setting (Leaver’s training). The overarching objective of the Capacity Building team is to cultivate skills in collaboration and coordination, ultimately leading to the establishment of networks of people that have the skills and ability to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicide related harm, improve mental health and wellbeing and reduce the harms associated with AOD use.
In undertaking the role of this position, the occupant will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focussing on the needs of the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for better alcohol and other drug outcomes and improved mental health.
Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, Commission employees may access a range of benefits including:
- Study leave/assistance
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Extensive employee wellness program
- Flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times
- Leadership and professional development programs
- A competitive, award-based salary
Further information about the positions can be found in the attached job description forms (JDF).
The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. The Commission values the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including ethnicity, culture, national origin, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, intersex status and mental and/or physical ability, and people from these diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
About your application
You will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF.
You will also need to show us how your skills and experience match your ability to work in a way that reflects our values - respecting individuals and culture, engaged and accountable, leading with courage, and keeping integrity at our core.
A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment.
For further information about these positions contact Michelle Gray on 6553 0263, or on email: *************@mhc.wa.gov.au
Submitting Your Application
For your written application please provide the following:
- A covering letter
- A maximum 5 page CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position, and;
- A maximum 3 page statement addressing the selection criteria of this role as outlined in the JDF.
Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Further Opportunities
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 12 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment decision.
To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer, click here.