Mental Health Commissioner,

Queensland Mental Health Commission

Applications close at 5pm, Thursday 13th November 2025

About 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.

The Commission is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders and minimising the impact of substance misuse in communities and is focused on increasing knowledge, understanding and information sharing through partnerships, public reports and community awareness activities. The Commission works closely with the community, government, and industry in areas including health, employment, education, housing and justice.

The Commission is supported by a Queensland Mental Health and Drug Advisory Council that provides advice and guidance on mental health and substance misuse issues and makes recommendations on how the Commission fulfils its functions.

About the role

The Mental Health Commissioner (the Commissioner) is a statutory position under the Act. Appointment to the role is by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services.

The Commissioner is responsible for leading the Queensland Mental Health Commission, consisting of approximately 26 staff and 24 temporary positions, and acts independently, impartially and in the public interest.

The Commissioner reports to the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services.

Key responsibilities of the role

The Commissioner performs the role of Chief Executive of the Commission. The Commissioner will provide executive leadership, strategy and governance to the Commission, specifically:

Lead and manage the functions of the Commission.
Be accountable for the overall operation of the entity, including enabling coordinated effort across government and non-government sectors to improve service delivery and ensure the wellbeing and best interests of consumers of mental health services, clients of alcohol and other drugs services and their families, carers and support persons are paramount in service planning.
Lead the development of a whole-of-government strategic plan in consultation with consumers, families, carers, government and non-government stakeholders and facilitate, support and report on the implementation of the plan as outlined in sections 25-27 of the Act.
Make recommendations to the Minister about any matter that relates to the performance or exercise of the Commissioner’s or Commission’s functions or powers and may help the Minister in the proper administration of the Act.
Undertake, support and contribute to reviews, research and evaluations, and prepare reports in order to provide advice to inform decision-making, build the evidence base, support innovation and identify good practice.
Facilitate and promote mental health awareness, prevention and early intervention by supporting whole-of-government and whole-of-community action.
Establish and support state-wide systemic collaboration and governance mechanisms that are collaborative, representative, transparent and accountable and operate in accordance with the Act.
Foster a confident, flexible and capable workforce and willingness to take personal responsibility for serving the government.
Deliver best practice in terms of service delivery and public sector management.
Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of national and international systems, policies and best practice interventions with regards mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs
Work with a range of key stakeholders across government and across sectors to form professional and robust relationships.
Act judiciously in exercising powers conferred on the position through the Act.
Act independently, impartially and in the public interest.

How To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to review the Role Description, the Information for Applicants Pack and the links providing further information about the department to assist with understanding the recruitment and selection process.

To be considered for this role please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:

Covering letter of no more than two pages addressing requirements outlined in the Role Description under ‘Role Fit’
Your current Curriculum Vitae of no more than two pages, and
The completed Application form

For confidential enquiries please contact:

Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment

0412 156 930 or mhc@edenritchie.com.au

Applications close at 5pm (AEST) on 13th November 2025

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