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This is a five (5) year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
About us
The Mental Health Commission’s (MHC) vision is for a Western Australian community that experiences optimal mental health and minimal alcohol and other drug-related harms. The MHC is working towards a modern effective mental health and alcohol and other drug system that places the individual and their recovery at the centre of its focus.
The MHC 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 MHC.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic applicant for the role of Deputy Commissioner – Commissioning and Programs for a five-year fixed term appointment.
About the role
The Deputy Commissioner Commissioning and Programs reports to the Commissioner and is responsible for service and program development and commissioning to ensure the delivery of contemporary, high quality and well-integrated prevention, treatment and community support services. Quality stakeholder and service provider engagement is integral this role, with this position overseeing the Service Delivery Agreements with WA Health and Health Service Providers, and community contracts with non-government organisations for mental health and alcohol and other drug services and Programs. This position is responsible for ensuring the MHC is Commissioning and delivering mental health and alcohol and other drug services and Programs that meet the needs of the community and fill crucial gaps across the spectrum of prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, community and bed-based treatment and support services.
The role is responsible for strategic leadership of the Prevention, Treatment and Community Support Services Divisions and the Next Step Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services. The Deputy Commissioner Commissioning and Programs is a member of the MHC’s Senior Executive Group, with collective responsibility for the overall performance and compliance of the MHC.
A focus of the role for the first year will be overseeing the seamless transition of the Next Step Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service from the MHC to the East Metropolitan Health Service, as well as the establishment of a commissioning framework to ensure continued service provision under the new governance arrangements.
Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
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 please contact Maureen Lewis on 6553 0355.
Submitting Your Application
- a CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position, and;
- a maximum 2 page statement addressing the selection criteria of this role as outlined in the JDF.
Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The MHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. MHC 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.
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.
To find out more about the MHC and what we have to offer, click here.
CLOSING DATE: 4pm Monday 19 February 2024 (Australian Western Standard Time)
