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About us

The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist (OCP) is an independent statutory body established under The Mental Health Act 2014 (WA). The Chief Psychiatrist is a statutory officer who holds powers and duties as prescribed by the Mental Health Act 2014. Pursuant to section 515 of the MHA 2014, the Chief Psychiatrist, is responsible for overseeing the treatment and care of all voluntary patients, involuntary patients, mentally impaired accused detained at an authorised hospital, residents of private psychiatric hostels who are active with mental health services, and all persons referred under section 26(2) or 26(3)(a) or 36(2) for examination by a psychiatrist. The Chief Psychiatrist is supported by an Office that is a public sector department and reports to Parliament through the Minister for Mental Health.

The Mental Health Commission (Commission) is the employing authority of choice for staff employed by the Chief Psychiatrist.

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Administrative Assistant - Information Governance. 

The position is responsible for supporting and providing administrative assistance to all information governance activities within the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist (OCP), in consultation with the senior officers.

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). 

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 different 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.

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 - Leadership, Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Commitment.

A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment. 
 
For further information about this position contact Creswell Surrao on 08 6553 0000.

Submitting Your Application

For your written application please provide the following:

1. A maximum 3 page CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position, and;
2. A maximum 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 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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 Office of the Chief Psychiatrist please click here. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.