Who we are
The Mental Health Commission is responsible for planning and purchasing the state’s mental health services as well as planning, purchasing and delivering alcohol and other drug services. The Commission facilitates the delivery of more than $1.3 billion per annum of mental health, alcohol and other drug services and programs, while leading the transformation required across the system to better meet the needs of the community into the future.
About the program
Our graduate program is a 2 year appointment providing participants with a range of development opportunities across the agency. We are a dynamic organisation committed to improving the mental health and alcohol and other drug system outcomes for our community.
It is a fantastic opportunity for young people who share our vision and commitment to contribute towards our strategic priorities to reform and improve the mental health and alcohol and other drugs sector.
Program highlights
- Challenging work that is interesting and personally rewarding
- Competitive salary and a range of employee benefits
- Tailored learning and professional development including access to IPAA’s young professional network
What we’re looking for in candidates
- Good communication
- Problem solving
- Research and analytical skills
- Organised and adaptive
- Initiative
Application information
The Mental Health Commission is currently considering a graduate program for 2026. To keep informed about our program, please register your interest(link is external).
Go to Mental Health Commission(link is external) for more information.
Contact us
Merrilee Soh
Principal Organisational Development Officer
T: (08) 6553 0273
Shimona - Mental Health Commission Graduate Program