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This is a Fixed Term Full
Time appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
We currently have 2 Full Time positions
available.
About
us
The Mental Health Advocacy
Service (MHAS) is established under Part 20 of the Mental Health
Act ****.
It is an independent body providing support,
advocacy and rights protection for identified persons, including
involuntary mental health patients and psychiatric hostel
residents.
The Chief Mental Health Advocate (the Chief) engages
Senior Mental Health Advocates (Senior Advocates) who supervise
Mental Health Advocates, Youth Advocates and other specialist
Advocates.
About
you
We are looking for an
enthusiastic and dynamic Consumer Liaison Officer.
About the
role
The Consumer Liaison Officer
is responsible for working closely and in consultation with Senior
Consumer Liaison Officers and Senior Advocates contribute to this
outcome by:
providing the first
point of contact for consumers, identified persons and the
public contacting MHAS by telephone, email and in
person;
processing notifications
of statutory orders,tribunal reviews and statutory court
notifications for individuals subjected to the Criminal Law
(Mental Impairment) Act **** (CLMI Act), and requests for
contact and coordinating their allocation to Advocates for
action, including attendance to court; and
providing other support
for Advocates and Senior Advocates.
Subject to your position,
work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, MHC employees may access
a range of benefits including:
Study
leave/assistance
Option




to purchase additional leave
Extensive employee
wellness program
Adaptable
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.
The leadership context
for this position is
Personal Leadership, considering it makes a direct and
immediate difference to the work of the MHC.
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 - Tenacity, Led by the consumer,
Integrity, Engaged without judgement and Commitment to making a
difference.
A current (within 12 months)
National Criminal History Check will be required prior to
commencement of employment.
For further information




about this position contact Aili Dissanayake on ********
***.
Submitting Your
Application
Your application should
include:
a
maximum 3 page CV outlining your employment history and
achievements relevant to this position.
a
maximum 3 page statement addressing the work related
requirements of this role.
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.
The MHC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples to apply.
MHC 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.
If you experience any issues
with the application process, please contact HSS to discuss how we
can accommodate your requirements.
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
MHC and what we have to offer, click here.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

📌 Consumer Liaison Officer (Perth)
🏢 WA Government
📍 Perth