Senior Project Officer - Lived Experience
This is a Permanent Part Time appointment at 30 hours per fortnight.
About the Commission
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 seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior Project Officer - Lived Experience. You will bring a strong understanding of the Lived Experience (Peer) workforces and demonstrate the ability to work strategically and effectively in a leadership role to strengthen and embed lived experience practice across the mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug sectors.
You will be able to work collaboratively, reflectively and be skilled at providing high-quality insight and advice to inform organisational policy, initiatives and system improvement.
About the role
The Senior Project Officer (Lived Experience) draws on personal or carer/significant other lived experience to strengthen the design, delivery and evaluation of mental health, alcohol and other drug and suicide prevention initiatives across the Commission. The role leads and supports projects, policy development and stakeholder engagement activities that genuinely reflect lived experience perspectives, promote trauma-informed and culturally safe practice, and contribute to ongoing system improvement.
As a member of the Lived Experience Development team, the position works collaboratively across the Commission and with external partners to embed Lived Experience leadership in planning, governance and service development. The role provides high-quality advice, project management, training, education and communication to support the Commission's strategic priorities.
Benefits
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).
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 Sara Walsh on 6553 0299 or by email **********@mhc.wa.gov.au.
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 3 page statement addressing essential selection criteria 1, 3, 4 and 7 for this role as outlined in the JDF.
Late applications will not be accepted. If you experienced difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process, please contact **************@mhc.wa.gov.au to discuss how we can best assist you.
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