Project Manager

Mental Health Commission; Perth; Sur place; AUD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Study leave

Additional leave

Wellness program

Flexible working hours

Leadership development programs

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

The Mental Health Commission is recruiting a Project Manager for the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team. You will lead and drive key strategy, policy and program initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

You will provide specialist SEWB advice to support the Commission’s 2026–2031 Strategy and government policies, with a focus on effective leadership and program delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing teams in a public sector or policy setting.
• Ability to direct strategy, policy and program initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

Responsabilités

• Lead, direct and implement key SEWB strategy, policy and program initiatives.
• Provide specialist advice on SEWB activities to support strategy implementation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program outcomes.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy implementation

Strategic planning

Description du poste

VCID 749543 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 Project Manager, Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Team. You will be experienced in leading and managing teams.

About the role The Project Manager SEWB in the Prevention and Wellbeing directorate is responsible for leading, directing and implementing key strategy, policy and program initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. The position provides specialist advice on the adoption and implementation of SEWB activity to support the overall direction of the Commission and the implementation of the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy 2026-2031 and related Government policies.

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

Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).

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 Leading Others.

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. [For selection pools] 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 [date]. To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer, .

For further information about this position contact Grant Akesson on 0437784436.