Principal Project Manager CLMI

The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist is an independent statutory body that oversees the standards of high-quality mental health care to Western Australians. Our goal is to ensure that the standard of mental health services available to people, serve to improve the mental health and wellbeing of those whose need is greatest and in keeping with the Mental Health Care Principles in the Mental Health Act 2014.

Attachments:
- Applicant Information Package.pdf
- Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
- Principal Project Manager CLMI 00017144 PSO Level 7 August 2024.pdf

CRVCID No. 668407

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

About us

The Chief Psychiatrist is responsible for overseeing the treatment and care of all voluntary patients, involuntary patients, mentally impaired accused detained at an authorised hospital, residents of private psychiatric hostels who are active with a mental health service, and all persons referred under sections 26(2) or 26(3)(a) or 36(2) for examination by a psychiatrist.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic applicants for the role of Principal Project Manager CLMI.
  
About the role

This position manages, leads, directs or undertakes complex mental health and alcohol and other drug policies, projects, and management reviews pertaining to the reformed Criminal Law Mentally Impaired Act 2023 (CLMI) for an on behalf of the Chief Psychiatrist. Prepares high level submissions, planning documents and reports and contributes to program strategy development.

Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, 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

Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF). 

The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist 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.

About your application

You will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF. 

A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment. 
 
For further information about this position contact Creswell Surrao, Director of Clinical and Corporate Governance on 08 6553 0***.

Submitting Your Application

 For your written application please provide the following:

1. A maximum 3 page CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position, and;
2. A maximum 3 page statement addressing the selection criteria of this role as outlined in the JDF.

Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.    LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.