Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 22nd Apr 2021
The Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Research Network (CMHDARN), is a partnership project between the Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC), the Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA) and the Mental Health Commission of NSW (MHC). The CMHDARN project is currently funded until 30 June 2021 by the MHC, with the expectation funding will continue.
MHCC is the peak body for community managed mental health organisations providing a range of psychosocial support services throughout NSW. NADA is the peak body for the community-based alcohol and drug (AOD) sector in NSW.
Based in our office at Lilyfield, MHCC seek a Project Coordinator for CMHDARN. The position is part time 22.5 - 30 hours per week and includes maintaining all aspects of the Network and oversighting new activity as needed.
The role whilst not a research position, requires an understanding of mental health and AoD matters, as well as the practice approaches in the community-based sector. Reporting to MHCC, and working with input from NADA and the MHC, the successful applicant will have previous project experience in and be responsible for:
We are seeking an individual that is innovative, flexible and adaptable, has excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to ‘think on their feet’ and to work to deadlines within a dynamic and changing environment. An individual who can work independently, multitask priorities, has exceptional planning and organisational skills, a high level of self-motivation and attention to detail, and who is a creative and innovative thinker with a background understanding of community based human services.
The successful applicant will also have an understanding and interest in the interface between the mental health and the alcohol and other drugs sectors; and whilst not expected to conduct research, have a strong interest in research approaches as they impact the two sectors in a dynamic reform environment.
If you have a passion and commitment to building the capacity of services to better respond to the needs of the client base, through a Research Network as described we encourage you to apply today by sending your resume, and a statement addressing the selection criteria below.
Remuneration packaging includes salary of $82k - $85k pro rata based on experience, plus super guarantee contribution, FBT salary packaging and entertainment benefits under our Public Benevolent Institution status.
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Enquires are to be addressed to Erika Hewitt at [email protected], using the subject line: Research Network Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Full Job Description is available from our website www.mhcc.org.au.
Further information on the work of CMHDARN can be gained from its website http://www.cmhdaresearchnetwork.com.au/.
MHCC promotes diversity and practices equity. People with lived experience of mental health conditions; culturally and linguistically diverse people; LGBTIQA+; Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people; and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.