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 will be 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
Attributes we are seeking in candidates
- Good communication
- Problem solving
- Research and analytical skills
- Organised and adaptive
- Initiative
Application dates
The Mental Health Commission is not taking applications for 2025.
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Contact us
Merrilee Soh
Principal Organisational Development Officer
T: (08) 6553 0273
Grad stories
In addition to listening to Shimona's story below, watch the grad videos on our home page.
Shimona - Mental Health Commission Graduate Program