CRVCID
712097
This is a Permanent Full
Time appointment and anticipated to commence in May
2026.
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
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
the role
This position is situated in
the Community Services Directorate of the Commissioning and
Programs Division of the Mental Health Commission. The Community
Services Directorate is responsible for non-government contracting,
service implementation and quality of prevention, treatment and
support services for people who experience mental health and
alcohol and other drug issues and their families and
carers.
The Manager Community
Support Services is responsible for managing the purchasing and
contracting of mental health, alcohol and other drug services,
ensuring appropriate and consistent implementation across the
state. The position provides advice to the Assistant Director and
monitors the performance of new and existing
contracts.
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).
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
Leadership Expectations.
The leadership context of
this position is
Leading Others, considering it motivates and enables others to
deliver high quality work that contributes to the MHC.
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 Trish Calder, Assistant
Director Community Services on 08 6553 0653.
Submitting 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, and;
- a
maximum 4 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.
If you require any
reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the
recruitment process, please contact mhc.hrservices@mhc.wa.gov.au
to discuss how we can best assist you.
