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Principal Communication Officer


400 George Street, Brisbane

The Queensland Mental Health Commission's Communication and Engagement team is a multi-disciplinary work group that leads dynamic communication and engagement solutions targeting diverse QLD audiences. The team provides strategic advice and leadership that supports the Commission's priorities and leads and delivers high quality communication and engagement outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager, Communication and Engagement, this role provides timely and proactive support spanning a broad range of strategic and operational communication and engagement functions, and a comprehensive suite of services across the communication, engagement, media, campaign, digital and audio visual, design and publishing streams.

The Commission is a small organisation and all staff are expected to work in an agile and flexible manner, both in delivery of the work program and in response to emerging issues.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/QMHC664876
Closing date 26-Oct-2025
Job duration Until 30 June 2027
Contact person Catherine Gardiner
Contact details 07 3244 9218
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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).
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  • 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 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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