About WAAMH

The Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) has been the peak body for community mental health services in Western Australia for nearly 60 years.

WAAMH believes that everyone deserves the basic human right to the resources and support services necessary for mental wellbeing, recovery and citizenship to be fully realised.

And so, through our work, WAAMH influences community attitudes, mental health priorities, policy and practice through mental health promotion, systemic advocacy and development.

To find out more about us please visit https://waamh.org.au/

About this role

• Fixed term, full-time contract (June 30, 2026) with possibility of extension
• 1FTE (38 hours per week) working across Monday to Friday

The WAAMH Training Officer plays a pivotal role within WAAMH’s Training Team. Working under the direction of the Training Manager the position is responsible for ensuring that clear administrative processes are established and maintained such that co-ordination, planning, logistics and review of WAAMH’s training activities are undertaken professionally and effectively.

Selection Criteria to be addressed

Outline experience and examples where you have demonstrated:

• At least three years’ experience in an office administration role
• Certificate, Diploma, or higher qualification in a related area (e.g. Business Administration; Training and Assessment; etc)
• Outstanding customer service skills and capacity to respond professionally to enquiries
• Physically able to set up tables, chairs, projection screen and general training equipment
• Highly effective organisational skills with an ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and team skills

Working for WAAMH:

Our five Values - respect, self-determination, inclusion, integrity and courage - are at the heart of WAAMH. Our employees are supported to grow and nurture their capacity for leadership and resilience and hold WAAMH's vision at our core.
We are committed to fostering diversity in all forms, to provide an inclusive and innovative workplace for our people to thrive, making our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.
We are a not-for-profit employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
• Generous tax-reducing salary packaging benefits
• Competitive salary and leave loading plus 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Bonus Christmas leave
• Professional Development opportunities

If you are excited to become part of the WAAMH Team, we would love to receive your application through SEEK (hit “apply now” below).
Please provide:
• Current resume with details of 2 professional referees
• Cover letter addressed to Vanessa Cullen, Training Manager, outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying (limited to 2 pages)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, orientations and backgrounds.

Any questions and queries to [email protected]