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Job details

What you'll do

As the Mental Health Act Liaison Officer, you will provide trusted advice on the Mental Health Act 2016 and the rights of people with mental illness, supporting the Chief Psychiatrist to meet key statutory responsibilities. You will build strong, collaborative relationships with senior mental health leaders, the criminal justice system, and government partners to support effective and lawful decision-making. The role plays a lead part in managing complex consumer matters, contributing to policy and education initiatives, and strengthening compliance and practice across mental health services to support positive consumer outcomes.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Expert knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and disability‑related legislation, with a strong understanding of consumer safeguards and the ability to manage complex workload demands to meet the statutory responsibilities of the Chief Psychiatrist
• Detailed knowledge of the mental health and criminal justice systems and how these two systems interact.
• High level analytical skills including the ability to analyse and develop mental health policy solutions to complex problems and provide high quality policy advice to stakeholders.
• High level interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to consult, negotiate and manage stakeholder relationships.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Flexible working arrangements available 
• 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, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

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 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. 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.

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  Senior Mental Health Act Liaison Officer RD (PDF)