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This is a Permanent Full
Time appointment.
Pursuant of Section 50(d) of
the Equal Opportunity Act ****, the occupant of this position
must be of Aboriginal descent.
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 Prospect 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 dynamic applicants for the role of Senior Program
Officer - Aboriginal Suicide Prevention.
About the
role
The Senior Program Officer -
Aboriginal Suicide Prevention is responsible for coordinating,
managing and supporting the development, implementation and
evaluation of Aboriginal suicide prevention projects and
initiatives at a local, regional and state-wide level in accordance
with the Western Australian Suicide Prevention Framework, and the




Western Australian Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs
Strategy *********.
The role is responsible for undertaking complex
research, data analysis and stakeholder engagement activities,
developing high-level reports, and providing expert advice in areas
such as mental health, suicide prevention, and social and emotional
wellbeing.
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.
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 - 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 this position contact Eloise Fewster on *******
0***.
Submitting Your
Application
For your written application
please provide the following:
a
maximum 3 page CV outlining your employment history and
achievements relevant to this position.
a
maximum 2-3 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 Program Officer - Aboriginal Suicide Prevention (50D) (Perth)
🏢 Mental Health Commission of Western Australia
📍 Perth