Mht Project Coordinator And Intake

The role

The MHT Project Coordinator will work and Intake with all staff, client/consumers and stakeholders to coordinate Mental Health Tribunal (MHT) hearings. This includes intaking clients/consumers, ensuring all reports and documents for the MHT are obtained and recorded accurately, Lawyers are allocated, and client/consumers are well informed on representation along with participating in MHLC’s other projects. This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills and also requires an understanding of the framework within which all the projects are being measured and reported. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with exceptional organisational skills, energy, and vision. This position is funded by and subject to project funding.

A core part of the MHT Project Coordinator is to ensure all data is collected accurately and ensure internal and external stakeholders are kept informed on progress .

The incumbent will be innovative collaborative and will coordinate best practice in MHT Project Coordination and Intake.

About you

You are a Project Coordinator with a minimum of 18 months experience in Administration. 

You have excellent organisational skills with an ability to keep track of multiple streams for different stakeholders. 

You are able to:
 

• Deliver high quality, accurate administration and coordination to the organisation.
• Develop strong relationships with other supporting organisations/services.
• Intake MHT external calls in a timely efficient matter.
• Enter data in a clear, concise and time critical way.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute to the operational objectives of the MHLC to ensure its sustainability.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team to contribute to the achievement of program deliverables and organisational objectives.•
• Exercise judgment and provide expert support to the MHLC team.

You will be joining an established and cohesive team that has a strong culture of collaboration and a framework of continuous improvement.

The Offer

• 1 FTE (76 hours per fortnight) ongoing position.
• SCHADS Award salary subject to skills and experience. 
• Salary packaging.

MHLC is an inclusive employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQ+ and culturally diverse communities encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Manage in collaboration with the Administration Coordinator MHT Coordination.
• Ensure accuracy and high standard of data collection and entry into Actionstep.
• Make referrals to other services when MHT representation cannot be provided.
• Exercise an elevated level of interpersonal skills in assisting consumers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Attending all staff meetings and other internal meetings as required
• Participate in annual planning and strategic development within the administration team.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for the administration team;
• Undertake other general duties as required including providing cover for other roles during busy periods.

Other roles and responsibilities

• Seek out training opportunities to further enhance professional development for the administration team and self-development opportunities in consultation with your manager;
• Participate in regular supervision, meet agreed performance indicators, and work plan activities; 
• Undertake any reasonable additional tasks as directed by management; and
• MHLC is committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff. MHLC and its staff must comply with a range of statutory requirements, including equal opportunity, occupational health and safety and privacy laws. MHLC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. 

Ways of Working

• Support colleagues and the team environment, we value debriefing and accessing support when needed;
• Maintain organisational values and behaviors with energy, transparency, and vision; and
• Support the achievement of the MHLC Strategic Plan, through team planning and work plans. 

Performance indicators 

• Effectively perform the duties and responsibilities in your position description with commitment and diligence;
• Approach your work with adaptability and openness to feedback and learning, including seeking out relevant opportunities to support your professional development.
• Use your best endeavors to protect and promote MHLC's interests, reputation, and strategic priorities;
• Contribute actively to meetings and team discussions - we value your expertise and input;
• Promote a positive culture and support your colleagues. Maintain organisational values and behaviors as outlined within the Code of Conduct, including cultural safety and awareness; and
• Maintain all qualifications, licenses, skills, knowledge, and competencies relevant to your employment with MHLC.

Please contact Fiorina Raso on ************@mhlc.org.au for a full position description or any application enquiries.