Project Support Officer

Overview

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Position details

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

Vacancy Reference No: TBA

Position No:
00022363

Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Perth Metropolitan Area

Closing Date:
2025-11-10 (YYYY-MM-DD)

The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist is an independent statutory body that oversees the standards of high-quality mental health care to Western Australians. Our goal is to ensure that the standard of mental health services available to people, serve to improve the mental health and wellbeing of those whose need is greatest and in keeping with the Mental Health Care Principles in the Mental Health Act 2014.

Attachments

- Applicant Information Package.pdf
- Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
- Project Support Officer OCP PSO L5 March 2025.pdf

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This is a Permanent Full Time appointment at 75 hours per fortnight.

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 as 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, involuntary patients, mentally impaired 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 (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 supervision from 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 of this position, the occupant 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.

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.

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 Sonia Bray on 08 65530000.

Submitting Your Application

For your written application please provide the following:

1. A CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position, and;
2. 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.

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.

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

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