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Health Service Chief Executive, Mackay HHS

The Mackay Hospital and Health Service is a dynamic regional health service with a clear purpose — delivering exceptional, compassionate care to a community that values connection, collaboration and local identity. As Health Service Chief Executive, you will lead more than 3,500 dedicated staff serving a population of almost 190,000 people across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions — a vast area of 90,364km2 stretching from the Whitsundays in the north to St Lawrence in the south and west to Clermont. The region combines the best of regional and rural living with a thriving economy, strong community spirit and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

This is an exciting moment in Mackay HHS’s journey. The service is set to undergo its first major hospital expansion in a decade.  The expansion project reflects both growth and renewal and it sits alongside an organisational focus on strengthening governance, transparency and community trust. The Board is seeking an experienced and visible leader who will continue this journey — someone who can drive performance, reform and innovation while building a culture of engagement and accountability across the service.

 

Health Service Chief Executive, Metro North Health

Metro  North  Hospital and Health Service (“Metro North Health”) is a recognised leader in the provision and delivery of world class healthcare. Our standing and expertise in many specialties allows us to leverage research, technologies and partnership opportunities to expand and drive healthcare forward.

The Health Service Chief Executive (HSCE) is accountable to the Metro North Hospital and Health Board (MNHHB) and is the single point of accountability for ensuring safe, high quality clinical service delivery through effective executive leadership and management of all Metro North Health hospitals and services, including the associated support functions.

As the HSCE for the largest hospital and health service, it is critical that they lead and drive collaboration and innovation to shape the systemwide agenda in line with Government priorities.

Deputy President, Mental Health Review Tribunal

The Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) is an independent body whose primary purpose is review the involuntary status of persons under the Mental Health Act 2016. The Tribunal’s work ensures decisions are fair, transparent and grounded in law, accountability and integrity.

As Deputy President, you will play a pivotal leadership role in setting the strategic direction of the Tribunal, strengthening governance frameworks and guiding decision-making that upholds independence and procedural fairness.

Reporting to the President, you will exercise independent quasi-judicial powers, lead organisational performance initiatives and provide mentorship to Tribunal Members and staff. You will also act as President when required, ensuring the Tribunal continues to operate effectively and ethically in delivering its vital function within Queensland’s mental health system. Your leadership will influence the Tribunal’s future direction, build capability across the organisation and foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration and respect.

 

Mental Health Commissioner, Queensland Mental Health Commission

The Queensland Mental Health Commission (the Commission) is an independent statutory body established under the Queensland Mental Health Commission Act 2013 (the Act). The role of the Commission is to drive ongoing reform towards a more integrated, evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health and substance misuse system in Queensland.

Applications are now open for the role of Mental Health Commissioner, Queensland Mental Health Commission (Commission).  Reporting to the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, the Commissioner performs the role of Chief Executive of the Commission and is responsible for leading the Queensland Mental Health Commission, consisting of approximately 26 permanent staff and 24 temporary positions. 

 

Meet the Leadership Team

Eden Ritchie Recruitment can demonstrate significant experience in critical and sensitive recruitment projects of similar scope within large and complex organisations. Our involvement in many critical recruitment projects has led to the delivery of successful outcomes to several high-profile Queensland Public and Private Sector organisations.

We can demonstrate both the track record and experience in projects with Statewide and politically sensitive impacts and we have an experienced and capable team well positioned to meet the demands of the most challenging recruitment project.

What People Say

In 2014 – 15, I had the pleasure of working for Eden Ritchie as a locum Consultant for approximately 1 year.  I was very fortunate to have mostly back to back assignments/placements in various places from the Torres Strait to Central Queensland.  It was a very exciting time in my career both professionally and personally.  Sue from Eden Ritchie was absolutely fabulous in ensuring that communication between the client and I was timely, contracting precise, flights and accommodation organised, and keeping in contact during the assignment to ensure all was going well.  Sue also sourced subsequent placements for me which ensured that work was suitable and ongoing.  I have since taken up permanent employment again, but my ‘gap year’ with Eden Ritchie was a richly rewarding experience.  I would highly recommend Eden Ritchie to anybody seeking assistance with assignments/placements in the future.

Judy Richards former DOHS Regional Manager QLD for Aspen Medical

The depth of expertise and experience at ERR created a smooth and straightforward process and delivered a very successful outcome. The team at ERR worked closely with us from the beginning of the recruitment process to understand and interpret our needs, and provided excellent insights into capability requirements. The service was impeccably professional, efficient and very responsive to our needs – from reviewing the position descriptions, to interviewing candidates, through to thorough reference checks. I would not hesitate to recommend ERR to others seeking a high quality, focused recruitment service.

Kim Woolgar Senior Director, Funding and Contract Management Unit, Queensland Health

I am emailing to thank you both for the excellent service you provided to me in the recent recruitment to the Executive role in the Darling Downs. Your timeliness and professionalism when responding to email and phone call queries and questions, the advice you provided in terms of both the application and interview process, and the consideration you showed in the follow up period post interview were nothing short of exceptional. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to colleagues and I will also have no hesitation myself in procuring your services in the future when recruiting high quality, experienced and capable employees.

Annette Scott Executive Director Allied Health, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service

I have commissioned Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment on a number of recent occasions to assist in the recruitment and selection of senior executive service officers in the Department of Education and Training. Justine has been invaluable in her organisational, communication and critical thinking skills bringing to the process a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the organisation’s complex operating environments, the key attributes of each role and contemporary human resources best practice. Justine has also provided assistance to the panels through her objective analysis of “best fit” between the positions and candidates. Justine’s processes are professional and thorough with advice and support provided in a timely way. I would recommend Justine’s recruitment services to any organisation

Gabrielle Sinclair Assistant Director-General, Strategic Policy and Portfolio Relations - Department of Education Training and Employment

The Division has used ERR on a number of occasions now to secure outstanding people into significant roles in our team. Our experience has been very successful and the professional way ERR has delivered a good outcome has made our task very straightforward. ERR have been thorough, the backgrounding impeccable and the interview process has run like clockwork. I have the highest regard for Justine Eden (whom we have dealt with) and would not hesitate in recommending the Company to any prospective client.

John Glaister Former Director-General - Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing

Eden Ritchie have placed me twice in the last few years and I have been highly impressed with the service each time.  I have known Tiffany Kamo for a number of years when I contracted to QTC and she has always provided exceptional customer service, persistence, determination being two of her key strengths as a recruiter along with a willingness to go the extra mile.  More recently I have worked with Ben Wright who has also displayed these attributes and has been delightful to work with.  Both Tiffany and Ben make you feel you are not just another name but a valued client by keeping in regular touch and providing progress reports throughout the placement.  They are both proactive in their approach to finding the next contract and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.  I’ll continue to keep them in my ‘go to’ list both when looking for my next contract and when I need project staff.

Louise Billingham Senior Contractor in Program, Portfolio and Project Management

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11 January 2022
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment   The start of a new year normally brings renewal, hope and optimism, but we are not in “normal”times. Given current COVID situation and the uncertainty it can be difficult at times to feel optimistic and energised. Early in the calendar year is usually a good market to… View Article