Karl Gill possesses extensive experience in emergency management, procurement, and project support, currently serving as the Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Work Health and Safety at the Department of Health since August 2021. In parallel, Karl holds a role as Project, Procurement & Business Support Officer at the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia, focusing on grant agreements and project management for significant initiatives such as the Alcohol Interlock Scheme. Additional roles include Bush Fire Mitigation Officer with the State Emergency Management Committee, where Karl emphasizes risk management and education, and State Hazards Operations Officer at the Department for Fire & Emergency Services. Karl's prior experience includes serving as an Emergency Management Officer at Fiona Stanley Hospital and as District Emergency Services Officer at the Department for Child Protection. Complementing this professional background, Karl has acquired various qualifications related to government procurement, project management, occupational health and safety, and catering management.
Mental Health Commission of Western Australia
The Mental Health Commission is responsible for planning and purchasing mental health, alcohol and other drug services in Western Australia. We do not provide direct mental health services, but purchase services for the State from a range of providers including public Health Service Providers, a wide range of non-government organisations and private service providers. On July 1, 2015 the Commission amalgamated with the Drug and Alcohol Office to deliver an integrated approach to helping people with mental health, drug and alcohol problems, recognising that these problems commonly coexist. The new organisation, called the Mental Health Commission, is now responsible for the network of drug and alcohol treatment services and programs formerly provided and/or purchased by the Drug and Alcohol Office. Our vision is for a Western Australian community that experiences minimal alcohol and other drug-related harms and optimal mental health.