CRVCID No.
******
This is a Fixed Term
Full-Time appointment at 75 hours per fortnight, until 30 June ****
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
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 commissions,
provides 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 and the
role
We are looking for
enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Project
Coordinator.
The Project Coordinator is
responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and
reviewing policies and strategic initiatives as directed, including
the development, implementation, and evaluation of the WA Model for
Violence Prevention Pilot, which aims to reduce alcohol-related
presentations to emergency departments (ED) and impacts on
community safety.
Key Responsibilities
includes:
Undertakes daily aspects
of project development and implementation to deliver the WA
Model for Violence Prevention Pilot outcomes.
This includes




establishing and maintaining project and communication plans
and governance requirements to ensure project outcomes are
achieved on time, on budget, to high quality and in line with
the Commission's project management methodology and
tools.
Investigates and reports
on existing community responses and government programs
addressing mental health, drug and alcohol related issues and
provides advice and recommendations for change, development and
coordination.
Develops policy and
coordinates strategies and proposals as directed.
Prepares position
papers, discussion papers, correspondence and briefing notes as
directed.
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
career development programs
A
competitive, award-based salary
Further information
about the position can be found in the attached job description
form (JDF).
Leadership
Expectations
We believe that all our
people are leaders and expect and encourage them to demonstrate
leadership in their roles.
We are committed to building the
leadership capability of our people and to support this we have
adopted
Leadership Expectations.
The leadership context for




this position is
Personal Leadership, considering it makes a direct and
immediate difference to the work of the MHC.
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.
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 - Honesty,
Engagement, Accountability, Respect and Togetherness.
A current
(within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required
prior to commencement of employment.
For further
information about this position contact Anna Lawrence, Manager
Prevention Planning and Development by email ******
or on ************.
Submitting Your
Application
For your written application
please provide the following:
a
maximum 5 page CV outlining your employment history and
achievements relevant to this position.
a
maximum 2-3 page statement addressing the essential 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
***** for immediate assistance during business hours.
If you require any
reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the
recruitment process, please contact *******
to discuss how we can best assist you.

📌 Project Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Mental Health Commission of Western Australia
📍 Perth