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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/690447
Closing date 01-Sep-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Refer to Role Description
Contact person Mohammad Hasan
Contact details 07 4968 3968
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Role details

The Workforce Partnerships and Professional Development at the Mackay Community Health Centre is seeking applications for a Mental Health Act Delegate to join their team on a permanent basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

Provide expert advice to senior health professionals within the Mackay Authorised Mental Health Service with respect to the administration of the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016. Develop, implement, review and maintain internal systems, processes and work practices to identify areas for improvement and recommend and implement enhancements to existing practices in relation to the administration of the Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 across the Mackay Network. Act as administrator for CIMHA in relation to Mental Health Act for the Mackay Network Authorised Mental Health Service. Deliver and co-ordinate training sessions to relevant staff across the Network to ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities in documenting and recording information in accordance with Mental Health Act 2016 legislation including relevant policies, procedures and work instructions.

About the Team





Staff members of the Workforce Partnerships and Professional Development Team, work within a multi-disciplinary team framework to deliver high quality services safely and with a robust culture of continuing improvement. Staff work collaboratively with each other and with consumers, their families/carers and external service providers.

About our Hospital and Health Service

has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Versatile working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

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📌 Mental Health Act Delegate - Workforce Partnerships and Professional Development (Mackay)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Mackay