The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch (MHAOD) is leading the implementation of Better Care Together (BCT). BCT demonstrates a commitment to Queenslanders who experience mental illness, problematic alcohol and other drug use and suicidality. As the Principal Program Officer - Lived Experience, you will use both your own and other peoples lived/living experience of mental illness and/or substance use disorder and/or mental health crisis (including suicidality), MHAOD service use and recovery, coordinate and undertake a range of projects and associated strategic activities with a focus on MHAOD services to enable the successful achievement of the key priorities of Better Care Together. This is an exciting permanent opportunity located in Herston, Brisbane. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible full-time hours!

Job details

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be a person with lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use disorder and/or mental health crisis, MHAOD service use and recovery.

What you'll do

As the Principal Program Officer - Lived Experience, you will use both your own and other peoples lived/living experience of mental illness and/or substance use disorder and/or mental health crisis (including suicidality), MHAOD service use and recovery, coordinate and undertake a range of projects and associated strategic activities with a focus on MHAOD services to enable the successful achievement of the key priorities of Better Care Together. For further details of this roles key responsibilities please see the attached role description.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• A lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use disorder and/or mental health crisis, MHAOD service use and recovery.
• Ability to contribute to and manage system-wide and/or state-wide projects that are time-critical and achieve expected deliverables across MHAOD digital healthcare with demonstrated knowledge of the frameworks and policies relevant to Lived Experience engagement to inform project delivery.
• High level strategic, conceptual and analytical skills and capacity to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions.
• High level negotiation, consultation, facilitation and verbal communication skills, including experience in cultivating productive working relationships and partnerships across a range of internal and external stakeholders including people with a lived experience of MHAOD issues and their family/carers/support persons.
• Strong understanding or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of digital health transformation and the MHAOD service system including the complex interrelationships within the government, non-government and private sectors.

It is a mandatory requirement of this position that the employee has a lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use disorder and/or mental health crisis, MHAOD service use and recovery to inform policy and project development.

Why work with us?

Competitive salaries:

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing:

• 38 hour full time work week.
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members.
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements.

Professional development:

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CEQ641842 Principal Program Officer - Lived Experience AO7 RD (PDF, 696KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants