Project Support Officer

PSO Level 5 $105,167 - $114,938 per annum

Position Title: Project Support Officer

Agency: Mental Health Commission

Location: Perth Metropolitan Area

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Position No.: 00022363

Closing Date: 2025-11-10 4:00 PM

VCID: 706860

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 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, in‑voluntary patients, mentally‑impairred 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 is the employing authority of choice for staff employed by the Chief Psychiatrist.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Project Support Officer. You will possess well‑developed administrative and organisational skills, and be able to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

About the role

The key responsibilities for the Project Support Officer are to provide executive, administrative and project support to the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist’s Clinical Engagement Team under the supervision of the Assistant Director. This includes secretarial support, correspondence management, stakeholder management and research to support the functions of the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist.

In undertaking the role, you will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focusing 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.

Benefits

- 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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.

Submitting Your Application

For your written application please provide the following:

- A CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position.

- A maximum 2-3 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.

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

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