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Senior Policy Officer


400 George Street, Brisbane

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Reform team is one of four key system reform teams within the Commission. This team focuses on system reform around mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention, mental health service system issues, sector workforce issues, addressing social determinants, supporting First Nations-led social and emotional wellbeing, and supporting implementation of the whole-of-government Shifting minds plan.

You will have well-developed conceptual and analytical skills experienced in providing policy analysis and advice within a health, community services or related sector, preferably in mental health or alcohol and other drugs sector with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.

You will be able to work within a policy and project environment and have a track record of delivering work in collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/QMHC656001
Closing date 08-Sep-2025
Job duration 6 months, with possible extension
Contact person Eva James
Contact details 07 3244 9245
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