Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is the peak body for consumers of mental health services in WA. As a community based not for profit organization, CoMHWA understands, listens and acts upon the voice of consumers of mental health and the wider community.
About the role
The Education & Training Officer, reporting to the Manager - Education and Training, develops, implements and delivers education and training initiatives that build the capacity of people with lived experience of mental health issues to be self-determined, self-empowered and respected. The role works collaboratively across CoMHWA to create new peer workforce pathways through training and capacity-building for peer workers and employers.
The Education & Training Officer also delivers training programs that build the capability of community organisations, local governments and services across Western Australia to understand and effectively work alongside people with lived experience of mental health issues.
This is achieved through tailored workshops, training, support and resources that reflect best-practice adult learning and are delivered in a psychologically safe, trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally appropriate manner.
In this busy environment, you will be supported by an organisation made up of various subject-matter experts, including systemic advocacy, system navigation, independent advocacy and sector representation and leadership. Your work will be informed by on-going consumer and sector engagement, co-design, focus groups, needs analysis, strategic and annual planning.
Mental health is a fast-moving sector, and this role will come with great variety and may see you lend a helping hand on projects and events throughout the year in addition to regular duties.
To be successful
Essential Criteria:
* Values Driven: The ability to demonstrate kindness, respect, integrity, connection, courage and social justice.
* Flexibility: The capacity to work and act flexibly in order to meet peer and organisational goals.
* Collaborative: A demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and constructively with others including consumers, their families/carers, staff, volunteers and sector partners.
* Creative and inquisitive: Capacity to contribute to developing and evaluating innovative approaches with new and fresh ideas and a positive approach.
* Organized and Structured: Demonstrated ability of solid time-management, organization and prioritization skills.
* Leadership and initiative: A demonstrated ability to proactively take carriage of specific tasks, programs and projects and to exercise sound judgement in seeking feedback and direction.
In addition to the advertised salary the successful applicant will have the option to participate in a very attractive tax reducing salary packaging scheme.
Please visit the CoMHWA website to find out more about our organisation and to download a copy of the full Job Description Form:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter which addresses the selection criteria in the JDF.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately. Applications close 18th of January 2026.
Due to the anticipated high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.