Prevention Workforce Development Officer

Mental Health Commission; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave

Additional leave option

Wellness program

Flexible working hours

Leadership development programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mental Health Commission in Western Australia is seeking a Prevention Workforce Development Officer to plan, design, review and evaluate training and workforce development resources addressing suicide prevention and mental health issues.

You will build capacity across human services sectors, including health, education, child protection, and justice, while benefiting from flexible hours, study leave and leadership development opportunities, subject to the Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and review training/workforce development programs and resources for suicide prevention and mental health.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and link workforce development to service delivery outcomes.

Job description

VCID 756019 This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

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;
• 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.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Prevention Workforce Development Officer. You will be experienced in planning, designing, and reviewing training or other workforce development programs and resources.

About the role

The Prevention Workforce Development Officer plans, designs, reviews and evaluates training, resources, and other workforce development strategies on suicide prevention and/or mental health related issues to build the capacity of human services providers, including alcohol and other drug, mental health, child protection, education, justice, law enforcement, Government and non-government agencies.

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

Leadership Expectations

We believe that all our people are leaders and expect and encourage them to demonstrate leadership in their roles. We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations . The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership .

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.

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 - Honesty, Engagement, Accountability, Respect and Togetherness.

A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment.

For further information about this position contact Sharon Ditchburn on 0417 176 323.