CRVCID No.
******
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 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
We are looking for
enthusiastic and agile applicants for the role of Senior Policy
Officer.
About the
role
The Senior Policy Officer is
responsible for the development of legislative reform, and key
policy, strategy and planning initiatives in collaboration with
both external and internal stakeholders to improve outcomes for
people with alcohol and other drug use problems and/or mental
health issues.
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 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.
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 Emma Law on
************.
Submitting Your
Application
For your written application
please provide the following:
a
maximum 2-3 page CV outlining your employment history
and achievements relevant to this position.
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
***** 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.

📌 Senior Policy Officer (Perth)
🏢 Mental Health Commission of Western Australia
📍 Perth