CRVCID
733317
This is a Permanent Full
Time appointment.
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
you
We are looking for
enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Coordinator
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention.
About the
role
Coordinator
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention
If you are passionate about
empowering communities, strengthening mental health outcomes, and
driving meaningful change, this role is for you. As the
Coordinator, Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention, you'll lead the design,
delivery, and evaluation of Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training
programs across local, regional, and state-wide settings. Your work
will support individuals, families, carers, and advocates ensuring
every training initiative reflects compassion, evidence-based
practice, and a commitment to better suicide prevention, mental
health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) outcomes.
What You'll
Do
- Lead
program development: Shape high impact suicide prevention
training that equips workers with the skills to recognise and
respond to people at risk
- Coordinate statewide
delivery: Work with local partners, service providers, and
regional teams to ensure consistent, high-quality
training
- Drive
continuous improvement: Evaluate program effectiveness and
embed best practice approaches
- Champion
person centred care: Ensure training reflects the needs of
individuals, families, carers, and advocates
- Build
strong partnerships: Collaborate across sectors to strengthen
suicide prevention capability
What You'll
Bring:
- A
passion for mental health and suicide prevention
- Strong
coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement
skills
- A
commitment to trauma informed, recovery-oriented
practice
- The
ability to work across diverse communities and service
settings
Why You'll Love
Working Here Commission
Employees may access a range
of benefits (subject to role, work area, and Award/Agreement),
including:
- Study leave and
assistance
- Option to purchase
additional leave
- Extensive employee
wellness program
- Flexible working hours,
including flexible start/finish times
- Leadership and
professional development programs
- Competitive, award-based
salary
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 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 Sharon Ditchburn on 08 6330
5240.
Submitting Your
Application
For your written application
please provide the following:
- a
maximum 3 page CV outlining your employment history and
achievements relevant to this position.
- 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.
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.
