Director Office Of Alcohol And Other Drugs
job description
VCID No. 891076
This is a Senior Executive Service Fixed Term Full Time appointment for an initial term of up to 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).
About us
The Mental Health Commission's (Commission) vision is for a Western Australian community that experiences optimal mental health and minimal alcohol and other drug-related harms. The Commission 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 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.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and dynamic applicant for the role of Director, Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
About the role
The Commission has recently established a dedicated Office for Alcohol and Other Drugs as part of broader reforms to improve leadership, accountability and coordination of the alcohol and other drugs system in Western Australia.
The Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs is responsible for informing, developing, and overseeing the Government's alcohol and other drugs strategy and system-wide strategic policy reform across the State. It will drive interagency coordination and strengthen intergovernmental and sector-wide relationships to achieve better outcomes for the Western Australian community in relation to alcohol and other drugs policy, programs and services.
The Director, Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs provides high-level, strategic leadership to support the Deputy Commissioner and broader Senior Executive Group in delivering the Government's reform priorities in relation to governance and strategic policy and planning.
Working closely with the Commission's Executive Leadership Group and other key government and non-government stakeholders, this role will influence future policy and strategy direction in order to strengthen and elevate a focus on alcohol and other drugs in alignment with the Commission's and Government's priorities and strategic objectives.
Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, the Commission's 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).
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 Julia Knapton, Deputy Commissioner System Development on.
Submitting Your Application
- A maximum 4 page statement addressing the selection criteria of this role as outlined in the JDF.
- A detailed CV outlining your employment history and experience relevant to this position.
Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
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.
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.
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