CRVCID 694552

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency

We currently have vacant positions available in a Level 6 Senior Policy Officer and Level 6 Senior Contract Officer roles.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.

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.

Our team

We are looking for enthusiastic applicants to join us at the Treatment Services Division.

Service and Policy

The Policy and Service Development Team plan and develop strategies, policies and models for specific services in the areas of mental health and AOD treatment. Once those policies and strategies (services) have been determined (developed), finalised and funded, the Service Provision Treatment Team work on the contracts and works with the Policy and Service Development Team for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programs.

Service Provision Treatment

The Service Provision Treatment Team is responsible for the contract management of mental health, and alcohol and other drug treatment services across the State. The Team works in partnership with service providers from a wide range of government and non-government agencies to manage, monitor and evaluate programs to deliver better outcomes for the community across the State.

About the roles

Senor Policy Officer - Level 6:

The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic mental health and alcohol and other drug policies and programs in the Community Support Services division. The position prepares regular reports and ensures project reporting requirements are continuously maintained and up to date.

Senior Contract Officer - Level 6:

The Senior Contract Officer is responsible for developing and managing complex, high-risk contracts related to mental health, alcohol and drug services. This includes providing expert advice on procurement policies, planning and implementing procurement processes, and managing stakeholder relationships. The position also monitors contract performance, prepares regular reports and updates and manages discrete projects as required.

Further information about these positions can be found in the attached job description forms (JDF).

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
• Employee wellness program
• Flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times
• Leadership and professional development programs
• A competitive, award-based salary

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 the above advertised position(s) please contact 08 6553 0600:

Senior Policy Officer role: Anita McCarthy

Senior Contract Officer role: Glenn Shoosmith

Submitting Your Application

For your written application please provide the following:

1. A maximum 3 page CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position, and;
2. A maximum 3 page statement addressing the selection criteria of the respective position you are applying for.

Please note during the application process you will be asked to indicate which position/s you are applying for either the Level 6 Senior Policy Officer or Level 6 Senior Contract Officer or both. You will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position, 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

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/08/2026.

To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer, click here.