Are you a visionary leader ready to make a significant impact to Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services in Central Queensland?

Join our Chief Operating Officer's management team as General Manager, using your unique perspective and leadership to transform CQMHAODS into an innovative, efficient clinical service, ensuring safe, equitable care and improved community health for all Central Queenslanders.

If you're a passionate, collaborative leader committed to superior health outcomes, apply now!

Job details

About us:

CQMHAODS provides evidence-based, recovery-focused care for mental health and AOD issues across inpatient, ambulatory, community, rehabilitation, and correctional settings. Multi-disciplinary teams collaborate with other organizations and primary care providers. Rockhampton is the main referral center for Central Queensland's 250,000-person catchment. An authorized mental health service administrator coordinates the Mental Health Act 2016 for the Central Queensland Network.

About the role:

As General Manager, you'll bring a unique perspective and collaborative leadership to transform CQMHAODS into an innovative, efficient clinical service. You'll drive our strategic agenda, ensuring safe, equitable care and improving Central Queensland's health outcomes.

This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and has responsibility and accountability for an annual budget of $55 million and 311 FTE.

About you:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Health Services Management would be well regarded.
• Proven executive-level strategic and operational capability in public health, with a strong record in business direction, performance management via accountability, and implementing innovative, sustainable service improvements.
• Proven track record in developing, implementing, and evaluating practical, innovative business models that demonstrably enhance performance, offer value for money, and improve patient/consumer outcomes.
• Management skills and knowledge in planning, performance monitoring/improvement, and resource/budget management within high-pressure environments.
• Experience fostering cohesive services and multidisciplinary teams that value performance, improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
• High-level communication, negotiation, persuasion, and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse government, internal/external stakeholders, professional, non-government, and academic bodies, plus the community.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of $245,541 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary of $186,484 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Executive Vehicle Allowance of $26,520 p.a.

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR)

Applications close: Monday, 28 July 2025

#Rockhampton #CentralQueensland

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• RK5G648576 - General Manager CQMHAODS (PDF, 383KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants