Job Summary
- Social and Community Services WA Award - Level 6
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Apr 2024
- Perth > Cloverdale
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.
The Education & Peer Workforce Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, develops, implements, manages and monitors education and training initiatives to support, increase and build the capacity of consumers, the sector and the Peer Workforce in WA. This position works collaboratively across the organisation, and closely with other key stakeholders and sector colleagues.
In this busy environment, you will be supported by an organisation made up of various subject-matter experts, including systemic advocacy, system navigation, independent advocacy and sector representation and leadership. Your work will be informed by on-going Consumer and sector engagement, focus groups, needs analysis, and contemporary education methods.
Mental health is a fast-moving sector, and this role will come with great variety and may see you lend a helping hand on projects and events throughout the year in addition to regular duties.
Essential Minimum Requirements:
Desirable:
Please visit our website for further information about our organisation: comhwa.org.au.
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.