Description:
VCID No. 824342
This is an “Open-Ended” Recruitment Pool which will remain open for appointments until 2 June 2025.
The next round of assessments will commence on Monday 6 November 2023. Applications submitted after this date will be assessed in the following round of assessment.
The Recruitment Pool will be used to fill a number of Permanent and Fixed-Term, Full Time positions.
About the Mental Health Commission:
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 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 the roles:
The Commission is seeking suitably experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to think outside the box, can work collaboratively across the team and the Commission’s business and have a flexible approach in determining effective procurement outcomes for mental health and alcohol and other drug services and prevention programs.
This job advertisement is for Senior Procurement Officer (PSO Level 6) and Procurement Manager (PSO Level 7) positions. Please identify on your application which position you are applying for.
In undertaking the roles of these positions, the occupants will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focussing on the needs of the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for better alcohol and other drug outcomes and improved mental health.
Whilst new appointments may commence on a fixed term basis, there may be the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency in the future.
[PSO Level 6 Senior Procurement Officer]
The Senior Procurement Officer provides professional procurement advice to staff across the Commission and develops and/or manages significant and medium risk procurement processes for goods and services and community services.
[PSO Level 7 Procurement Manager]
The Procurement Manager provides strategic procurement and contract management advice and support to business areas across the Commission in relation to strategic commissioning, community services service agreements, commercial contracts, grants and risk. Facilitates high-risk and/or complex procurement processes in accordance with relevant legislation, Government procurement policies, Agency Directions, the Commission’s Agency Commissioning Plan and other internal policies.
Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, the Commission 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
The Recruitment Process
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 2/6/2025.
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 contact Ella Gurbiel, Chief Procurement Officer on 0409 204 282.
Submitting Your Application
To be assessed for this Recruitment pool, applicants must submit:
- a detailed CV that clearly outlines your skills, experience, employment history and achievements relevant to the position you are applying for as per the relevant JDF; and
- a maximum 2-page cover letter that clearly outlines:
- the position you are applying for;
- how your skills and experience are suited to the work-related requirements of the role you are applying for as per the JDF; and
- why you want to work for the Mental Health Commission.
If you are applying for more than one position, please complete separate applications , one for each role.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants tobe considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 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.
If you experience any issues with the application process, please contact HSS to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements.
To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer, click here.