Position Title: Principal Policy Officer
Agency: Mental Health Commission
Salary: PSO Level 7 $139,860 - $149,485 pro rata
Location: Perth, WA
Unit/Division: Mental Health Commission > System Development Legislation
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No.
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Closing Date: ************:00 PM
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
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Principal Policy Officer.
You 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.
About the role
The Principal 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.
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
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 (insert plan).
Further Opportunities
To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer, please visit our website or contact a recruitment adviser.
About your application
For your written application please provide the following:
A maximum 4 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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can best assist you.
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