Mission
The Mental Health Council
of Tasmania (MHCT) is the peak body representing
the interests of the community mental health sector in Tasmania
including consumer, carer and service provider organisations.
We provide a public voice for people
affected by mental illness and the organisations in
the community sector that work with them.
We advocate for effective public policy
on mental health for the benefit of the Tasmanian community
as a whole.
Contact
Phone 03 6224 9222
Fax 03 6224 8497
FreeCall 1800 808 890
Suite 5, Mayfair Plaza
236 Sandy Bay Road
Sandy Bay Tasmania 7005
MHCT Positions Vacant
Policy and Research Officer
Full Time - Permanent
The Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT) is the peak body representing the interests of the community mental health sector in Tasmania including consumer, carer and service provider organisations. We provide a public voice for people affected by mental illness and the organisations in the community sector that work with them. We advocate for effective public policy on mental health for the benefit of the Tasmanian community as a whole.
The Policy and Research Officer is required to work with a high degree of autonomy in setting priorities, working with minimal supervision and exercising initiative and sound professional judgement.
The successful applicant will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated high level ability in health sector policy development and analysis.
- A well developed understanding of current issues impacting on consumers, carers and service providers in the mental health sector.
Applications must address the selection criteria outlined in the position description and include a CV containing at least two work related referees.
Position Description
Applications close Monday 21 May 2012.
For further information contact Darren Carr 03 6224 9222
Would you like to become a
member of the MHCT?
The MHCT is recognised by the Minister
for Health and Human Services as the Peak Body representing
the non-government community mental health sector in
Tasmania at a state and national level.
What the MHCT offers
to its members
- The opportunity to influence
public policy through the MHCT public policy process;
the means of maximising consumer, carer and community
participation and empowerment in mental health
policy, planning and decision making.
- Access to the latest information
and research in relation to mental health issues
through our website and newsletter.
- Be part of fostering strong relationships,
cooperation and coordination between consumers, carers,
community sector service providers and clinical service
providers within the mental health sector.
- Access to a range of opportunities
for networking and information sharing, eg policy
forums.
- Connection to the national community
mental health industry alliance, Community Mental
Health Australia and the Mental Health Council of
Australia.
Membership of the MHCT
is available in the following categories:
- Consumer organisations
- Carer organisations
- Non-Government service providers
- Individuals
To be eligible for membership, an
applicant organisation must fulfil one of the following
criteria: A non-government association, association,
group, program or alliance with a stated mission or
objectives primarily concerned with mental health,
incorporated or not.
Associate membership is available
to individuals and to organisations that do not qualify
for full membership of the council.
Any more questions?
Please contact
us
VOLUNTEERS
Do you feel strongly
about mental health community issues?
Become a volunteer!
The community mental health sector
comprises consumers, carers and service providers,
and many volunteers. Providing a voice for the sector,
the MHCT utilises volunteers in a variety of different
ways, including assistance in organising events, management
of community resources, and administrative tasks.
If you are interested in being a volunteer
of the MHCT please contact
us
Donate
The MHCT has deductible gift recipient
(DGR) status under the health promoting charity status.
This enables the MHCT to receive donations, bequests
and in-kind support for which you are able to claim
as a tax deduction. Contributions can be made via cheque
or contacting us for electronic funds transfer information. |
