The Queensland Mental Health Commission is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professional to join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Reform Team as Principal Project Officer, Social and Emotional Wellbeing (Identified).

Working with the Program Lead, you will manage projects and support reform initiatives to improve outcomes in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, lived-living experience and suicide prevention.

The role requires experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, project and contract management, policy development, co-design and stakeholder engagement, ideally within health, human services, community or justice sectors. Robust facilitation, negotiation, analytical and written communication skills are essential.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will collaborate across the Commission to deliver integrated reform projects.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/QMHC701590
Closing date 12-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration to 30 June 2027
Contact person Christian Woodward
Contact details 1300 855 945
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This role is an identified role under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Mandatory qualifications, licences or registrations

- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in health, policy or community services would be well regarded.
- This is an identified position targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
- Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Additionally,



applicants must nominate (or provide a written reference from) an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to their ability to meet the cultural capability criteria. This person may be a community member, supervisor or work colleague.

People with lived and living experience of mental health challenges, harms related to alcohol and other drug use, those affected by suicide, and their families, kin and unpaid carers, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience in, or knowledge of, human rights (including the Human Rights Act 2019) will be considered beneficial across all Commission roles.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Role Description

📌 Principal Project Officer, Social and Emotional Wellbeing (Identified: Australian First Nations) (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane