The Senior Policy and Research Officer reports to the Advocacy Manager, providing support and timely advice to the Systemic Advocacy team in relation to National and State level issues that impact mental health Consumers in Western Australia.

This position works collaboratively across the organisation, and closely with other key stakeholders and sector colleagues.

As a writer and researcher, you will develop evidence-based policy submissions with the Advocacy Manager and CEO; influencing progressive outcomes for people with a lived experience of mental health challenges in WA. You will represent CoMHWA, and the lived experience consumer movement, on various external committee/taskforce/steering groups throughout the sector.

In this busy environment, you will be supported by an organisation made up of various subject-matter experts, from the Peer Workforce, to system navigation, education and training, and systemic advocacy. Your writing will be informed by on-going Consumer and sector engagement, focus groups, live issues tracking, and contemporary research methods.

Applicants should read the full JDF, including selection criteria before submitting their application.

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A position description is attached.