▷ Immediate Start: Administration Officer

Overview

Location: Perth

Unit/Division: Mental Health Commission - Mental Health Commission

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointment(s) with the possibility of extension(s).

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, consider a career with the Commission.

About the role

The Administration Officer coordinates event logistics and provides administrative support to the Workforce Development team.

Workforce Development is a team of alcohol and other drug professionals supported by administrative and project staff. This team sits within the Commissioning and Programs Division of the MHC. Workforce Development’s trainers are experienced and qualified alcohol and other drugs workers who have a passion for delivering high-quality, evidence-based training and resource development. The trainers’ backgrounds include psychology, social work, health promotion, public health and research. The team’s administrative and project staff are committed to providing excellence in customer service and project management and coordinate and support the ongoing work of the team.

In undertaking the role of this position, the occupant will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focussing on the needs of the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for better alcohol and other drug outcomes and improved mental health.

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.

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 forthis position is Personal Leadership, considering it makes a direct and immediate difference to the work of the MHC.

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 31/12/2026.

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 - respecting individuals and culture, engaged and accountable, leading with courage, and keeping integrity at our core.

A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment.

For further information about this position contact Georgia Corneli on 65530490 or by email: Georgia.Corneli@mhc.wa.gov.au.

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, and;
- A maximum 2 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 1344 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer, 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.

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