Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is the peak body for people living with mental health challenges in Western Australia. We are a lived experience organisation who are 100% Peer-led.

The Policy and Research Officer reports to the Head of Systemic Advocacy, Policy and Research, providing support and timely advice to the Systemic Advocacy team in relation to National and State level issues that impact mental health Consumers in Western Australia. This position works collaboratively across the organisation, and closely with other key stakeholders and sector colleagues.

As a writer and researcher, you will contribute to the development of evidence-based policy submissions under the direction of the Head of Systemic Advocacy, Policy and Research and the CEO; influencing progressive outcomes for people with a lived or living experience of mental health challenges in WA.

In this busy setting, you will be supported by an organisation made up of various subject-matter experts, from the Peer Workforce, to system navigation, education and training,



and systemic advocacy. Your writing will be informed by on-going consumer and sector engagement, focus groups, live issues tracking, and contemporary research methods.

Mental health is a fast-moving sector, and this role will come with great variety and may see you lend a helping hand on projects and events throughout the year in addition to regular duties.

To apply

Please send a current resume/CV, and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages that addresses the Selection Criteria in the attached JDF: https://comhwa.org.au/about-us/work-with-comhwa/

If you use AI in the course of preparing your application, please include a short statement declaring your use of AI.

This is a part-time position, at 0.8FTE (60hrs per fortnight). Contract to 30th June 2027.

Applicatons close Sunday 9th August - CoMHWA reserves the right to close applications before this date.

📌 Policy and Research Officer (Midland)
🏢 Consumers of Mental Health WA
📍 Midland