CRVCID 730007

This is a Recruitment Pool open for 12 months for casual roles for Counsellors.

About us

The Mental Health Commission (Commission) is working to establish mental health, alcohol and other drug systems that meet the needs of Western Australia’s population and deliver quality outcomes for individuals and their families. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.

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 you

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable counsellor with a genuine commitment to supporting others. You thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment and are available to work across a variety of shifts, including short-notice cover and leave backfill. As a casual, you bring adaptability, professionalism, and a strong ability to respond to changing needs while delivering high-quality care

About the role

The Alcohol, Drug, Mental Health Support Service Counsellor provides confidential, non-judgemental, short‑term telephone‑based counselling, information, and referral services to people across Western Australia who are concerned about their own or someone else’s alcohol and/or other drug use and/or mental health and wellbeing. The role operates within a telephone and digital support service, delivering timely, trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented, and harm‑reduction‑focused interventions.

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).

Leadership Expectations

We believe that all our people are leaders and expect and encourage them to demonstrate leadership in their roles. We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations.

The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.

Further Opportunities

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 30 June 2027.

To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer,  click here.

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 Leanne Deere on email: ************@mhc.wa.gov.au or on phone: 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.
2. a maximum 2 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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process, please contact **************@mhc.wa.gov.au  to discuss how we can best assist you.