About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Workforce Development Project Officer.

You will have demonstrated organisation and planning experience as well as excellent communication skills.

About the role

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.

The Workforce Development Support Officer undertakes planning and projects to help facilitate the operational and strategic directions of Workforce Development and contributes to the administrative function. This role supports the team to develop and deliver training and resources to support the alcohol and other drug and human services workforce.

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.

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 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.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/08/2026.

For further information about this position contact Teena Olsen on 0419850818.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).