MHAS has Advocates appointed in the Perth metropolitan area, Albany, Broome, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie. Youth Advocates are based in the metropolitan area.

Contracts may be issued for a maximum of 3 years and can be extended.  Paid training is provided on commencement.

The Youth Mental Health Advocate role includes advocating for and protecting the rights of children and some categories of young people (18-24 years); individual and systemic advocacy; visiting children and young people in mental health wards, medical wards, emergency departments and community clinics; representing them in Mental Health Tribunal hearings; writing reports; attending meetings, case conferences and interagency meetings; making presentations; and maintaining a case management database.

Working hours are not “9 to 5” and can be very flexible, but there are some restrictions as Tribunal hearings and some meetings may be scheduled at short notice. Children who are made involuntary must be seen by a Youth Advocate within 24hrs.

Application Instructions:

Please click on Apply Now to apply online by the closing date and time, providing:

1. A resume which summarises your relevant experience 
2. A brief statement addressing work-related requirements 1, 2 and 3 (found in the Job Description and Work-Related Requirements document)
3. A completed application form

Please note:

• You must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with you about your application.
• Your application documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
• Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
• Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, the closing date and time will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.