The Mental Health Council of Tasmania
- Fulltime position
- Salary packaging available
- Additional paid leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program
The Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT) is the peak body for community managed mental health services in Tasmania. We represent and promote the interests of our members and work closely with Tasmanian Government agencies and Primary Health Tasmania to ensure sectoral input into public policies and programs. We advocate for reform and improvement within the Tasmanian mental health system.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator will be responsible for the identification of mental health and wellbeing programs, training, and community groups operating in Tasmania through research, consultations, and the establishment of steering committees and advisory groups. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator will support the development and execution of a mental wellbeing literacy campaign to attract and engage individuals, community, and organisations in raising awareness and understanding of mental wellbeing through the expansion and redesign of the checkin website.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, and implementing a statewide or national health promotion campaign
- Demonstrated experience in creating and building positive working relationships, and in working consultatively and collaboratively with key stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking research and environmental scanning
- Demonstrated experience in the planning, project management and implementation of large projects
- A strong understanding of population-based approaches to mental health and wellbeing
- High level interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Experience in representation on committees, advisory groups and at network meetings
Desirable criteria:
- A good understanding of the Tasmanian mental health system and community services sector
- Driver’s licence
Only applications which address the Selection Criteria above will be considered for interview.
Applications to [email protected] by 5.00pm on Tuesday 22 November 2022
Please visit our website for a copy of the Position Description and Project Brief www.mhct.org