Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is the peak body for consumers of mental health services in WA. As a community based not for profit organisation, CoMHWA understands, listens and acts upon the voice of consumers of mental health and the wider community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

CoMHWA’s In-Reach and Engagement Officer promotes CoMHWA membership and activities, and engages with community and individuals in harder to reach areas such as inpatient wards and hospitals.

This is a contract, part-time position for 45 hours per fortnight to 30th June 2025. Immediate start.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Essential Minimum Requirements

• It is a genuine occupational qualification of this position to have a lived experience of mental health/social and emotional wellbeing issues and recovery in accordance with section 66(s)(c) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including consumers, service providers and hospitals.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with a strong team and member focus.
• Demonstrated planning, time management and organisational skills, especially in relation to events.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing priorities, exercising initiative and discretion, and managing competing deadlines.
• High level general computer and digital literacy skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and as part of a team to accomplish shared goals.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in working in a not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience facilitating in group settings.

Please visit the CoMHWA website for additional details about our organisation: www.comhwa.org.au.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date and shortlisting will commence immediately.

CoMHWA welcomes applications from people across a diversity of backgrounds (e.g. of culture, ability, gender/sexuality, age) and from people with additional life experiences relevant to mental health (e.g. experiences of homelessness or overcoming substance use challenges).

A position description is attached.