Mental Health Commission - Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs - Various Positions
Fixed Term - Full Time
Various positions – Mental Health Commission – Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs:
Manager Programs and Policy, Manager Strategic Policy and Senior Policy Officer
Salary:
PSO Level 6 $110,309 – $121,569 p.a. and PSO Level 7 $128,077 – $136,891 p.a.
Location:
Perth
Unit/Division:
Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Work Type:
Fixed Term – Full Time
Position No:
Pool Ref 00011151, 00021697 and 00021686
Closing Date:
2024-07-23 4:00 PM
VCID No.
908991
This is a pool recruitment for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for an initial term of 12 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About us
The Mental Health Commission’s (Commission) vision is for Western Australians to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
The Commission has recently established a dedicated Office for Alcohol and Other Drugs as part of broader reforms to improve leadership, accountability and coordination of the alcohol and other drugs system in Western Australia.
The Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs is responsible for informing, developing, and overseeing the Government’s alcohol and other drugs strategy and system-wide strategic policy reform across the State. It will drive interagency coordination and strengthen intergovernmental and sector-wide relationships to achieve better outcomes for the Western Australian community in relation to alcohol and other drugs policy, programs and services.
If you would like to work within a team and organisation that is striving to make a difference in the community, then consider a career with the Commission.
About you
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic applicants with positive and inclusive leadership qualities for three roles within the newly established Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Previous experience working in the alcohol and other drugs sector or within a strategic policy context is preferred, but all candidates will be considered.
About the roles
Level 7 Manager Programs and Policy – Position No. 00011151
The Manager Programs and Policy leads a small team and leads and contributes to the development of alcohol and other drugs programs, policy and strategy. The position works in collaboration with internal stakeholders and other government and non-government agencies and includes a focus on use of legislation and regulations to prevent and reduce harm, and strategic projects.
Manager Programs and Policy JDF
Level 7 Manager Strategic Policy – Position No. 00021697
The Manager Strategic Policy is responsible for leading key strategy, policy, and planning initiatives within the scope of the Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position is required to undertake complex research and analysis in relation to the development of policies, strategies, and action plans and will be responsible for leading work associated with services and systems planning.
Level 6 Senior Policy Officer – Position No. 00021686
The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of alcohol and other drugs strategies, policies, frameworks, action plans, and services planning initiatives. The position is required to undertake research and analysis in relation this work and lead the implementation of strategic projects.
In undertaking the role of any of these positions, the occupant will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focusing on the needs of the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for better outcomes in relation to mental health and AOD 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
Further information about the positions can be found in the attached job description forms (JDF).
About your application
You will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position/s you apply for, as outlined in the JDF/s.
You will also need to show us how your skills and experience match your ability to work in a way that reflects our values – respect for individuals and culture; engaged and accountable; leading with courage; and keeping integrity at your core.
A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment.
For further information about these positions please contact Naomi Henrickson, Director, Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs by email at [email protected] or phone on 08 6553 0297.
Submitting Your Application
In your application, please indicate which position(s) you are applying for.
For your written application please provide the following:
- A maximum 3-page CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to the position.
- A maximum 3-page statement addressing the selection criteria relevant to the position you are applying for.
Late applications will not be accepted.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. The Commission values the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many 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.
Further Opportunities
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/10/2025.
To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer, click here.
Attachments:
– manager programs and policy 00011151 level 7 july 2024.pdf
– manager strategic policy 00021697 level 7 – july 2024.pdf
– mental health commission applicant information package.pdf
– senior policy officer_00021686 level 6 – july 2024.pdf