Mental Health Commissioner, Queensland Mental Health Commission 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. To be successful applicant you will have: held significant positions where you have led delivery of a vision responsive to government priorities, community needs and changing expectations. a demonstrated ability to make fair and balanced administrative decisions in the public interest with a comprehensive understanding of the broad mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs systems and policies have deep experience practising sound corporate governance, political impartiality, and independence developed high performing teams and have fostered exceptional relationships with a broad range of stakeholders experience in providing advice to Ministerial and Senior Executive levels, and have had direct dealings with media, particularly with adverse reactions. Refer to the role description for further detailed information. As a statutory position the Commissioner appointment is made by the Governor in Council for a term of not more than five years. About 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 alcohol and other drugs system in Queensland. The Commission is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders 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. For more information on the Commission please visit their website at www.qmhc.qld.gov.au. For further information Interested persons should access the information pack, Role Description and application form via https://edenritchie.com.au/commissioner-qmhc/. Confidential enquiries regarding this position can be made to Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment on 0412 156 930 HOW TO APPLY People from diverse backgrounds including culturally, linguistically, people with a disability, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. STEP 1: View this advert on our website - all applications MUST be submitted through our website at https://edenritchie.com.au/commissioner-qmhc/ . Refer to the Mental Health Commissioner Information for Applicants Pack and the Mental Health Commissioner Role Description for more information. STEP 2: Complete and Sign the Mental Health Commissioner Application Form. This completed form is required at the time of application in order to be considered as an applicant. STEP 3: Submit your CV (no more than 2 pages) and Covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing requirements under ‘Role Fit’ as set out in the role description, along with the completed Mental Health Commissioner Application Form. Applications close at 5pm (AEST) Thursday 13 November 2026.
