Work with CoMHWA

Senior Policy and Research Officer

0.6 – 0.8 FTE (3-4 days per week), Level 6.1 Social and Community Services WA Award

The Senior Policy and Research Officer reports to the Advocacy Manager, providing support and timely advice to the Systemic Advocacy team in relation to National and State level issues that impact mental health Consumers in Western Australia. This position works collaboratively across the organisation, and closely with other key stakeholders and sector colleagues.

As a writer and researcher, you will develop evidence-based policy submissions with the Advocacy Manager and CEO; influencing progressive outcomes for people with a lived experience of mental health challenges in WA. You will represent CoMHWA, and the lived experience consumer movement, on various external committee/taskforce/steering groups throughout the sector.

In this busy environment, you will be supported by an organisation made up of various subject-matter experts, from the Peer Workforce, to system navigation, education and training, and systemic advocacy. Your writing will be informed by on-going Consumer and sector engagement, focus groups, live issues tracking, and contemporary research methods.

Click here to view the full JDF for this position.

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a copy of their resume, addressed to Dr Mad Magladry via admin@comhwa.org.au

Applications are now open and will close at 5pm, Wednesday 4th December 2024.

Independent Advocate

0.6 – 1.0 FTE (3-5 days per week), Level 6.1 Social and Community Services WA Award

The role of the Independent Advocate is to improve outcomes for people with psychosocial disabilities in the Perth metro area of WA. We work directly with the individual.

CoMHWA’s Independent Advocates provide advocacy in relation to a range of issues including mental health services (including hospital inpatient and community mental health matters), access to justice, Guardianship and Administration, housing, and Freedom of Information. This position works collaboratively across the organisation, and closely with other key stakeholders and sector colleagues.

Click here to view the full JDF for this position.

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a copy of their resume, addressed to Dr Mad Magladry via admin@comhwa.org.au

Applications are now open and will close at 5pm, Monday 9th December 2024.