CRVCID.
724726
This is a Recruitment Pool
open for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time
appointment(s) with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
We currently have 0.6 FTE
available until 30th June 2028.
About
us
The Mental Health Advocacy
Service (MHAS) is established under Part 20 of the Mental Health
Act 2014. It is an independent body providing support,
advocacy and rights protection for identified persons, including
involuntary mental health patients and psychiatric hostel
residents. The Chief Mental Health Advocate (the Chief) engages
Senior Mental Health Advocates (Senior Advocates) who supervise
Mental Health Advocates, Youth Advocates and other specialist
Advocates.
About
you
We are looking for an
enthusiastic and dynamic General Counsel.
About the
role
The General Counsel is
responsible for operating with a high degree of autonomy and
initiative in supporting the Chief to exercise and discharge the
statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act 2014, Criminal Law
(Mental Impairment) Act 2023, Declared Places (Mental Impairment)
Act 2015 and other relevant legislation. This will entail provision
of high quality and timely legal advice on complex and sensitive
legal matters including:
- Interpretation and
application of legislation with regard to applicable
legislation
- Representing the Chief
in legal proceedings and meetings as required
- Negotiating complex
legal matters
- Drafting
legal documents.
Subject to
your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, MHC
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
for this position is
Leading Leaders.
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.
A current (within 12 months)
National Criminal History Check will be required prior to
commencement of employment.
For further information
about this position contact Bron Nattrass, Acting Chief Mental
Health Advocate, on 08 6234 6300 or at MHAS.Recruitment@mhas.wa.gov.au
Submitting Your
Application
Your application should
include:
- a
maximum 4 page CV outlining your employment history and
achievements relevant to this position.
- a
maximum 4 page statement addressing the work related
requirements of this role.
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 MHC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples to apply. MHC 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.
If you experience any issues
with the application process, please contact HSS to discuss how we
can accommodate your requirements.
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
31/12/2026.
Further
opportunities
To find out more about the
MHC and what we have to offer, click here.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
