Senior Workforce Development Officer
WA Health
Posted 1 day ago
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants with AOD clinical experience for the role of Senior Workforce Development Officer.
You will have experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs and workforce development strategies, and also possess knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues.
About the role
The Senior Workforce Development Officer is responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of training, resources, digital learning and other workforce development strategies related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues and co-occurring mental health conditions. The purpose of the position is to enhance the capacity of human services providers across various sectors, including government and non-government agencies, to support better outcomes for individuals affected by substance use and related challenges.
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 outcomes in relation to mental health, alcohol and other drug issues.
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 28/02/2026.
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).
About WA Health
Department of Health
Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Health Service
East Metropolitan Health Service
North Metropolitan Health Service
South Metropolitan Health Service
WA Country Health Service
Health Support Services
Health Service Boards
Policy Frameworks
Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia
Department of Health
WA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016 (external site).
The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.
The legislation established the Department of Health as ‘System Manager’ for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks (external site) in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.
The Department of Health reports to the Minister for Health, the Hon John Day MLA (external site) and Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Andrea Mitchell MLA (external site).
Structure
The Department of Health is led by Director General Dr D.J. Russell-Weisz, and supported by a deputy and five assistant-Directors General, working in key areas of health, including:
public health
clinical services and research
purchasing and system performance
system policy and planning
governance and system support.
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