Ready to turn data into real-world impact? Step into a newly established leadership role where your analytical insight directly shapes mental health and addiction care across Central Queensland.

As the Mental Health and Addiction Information Manager, you’ll oversee key clinical information systems, lead a team of MHIS Officers, and drive high-level reporting, data integrity, performance monitoring and safety initiatives. You’ll guide statewide system improvements, support legislative compliance, develop training, and influence future service planning across a region of 250,000 people, all while enjoying flexibility, stability and professional growth.

If you’re a data-driven leader who thrives on improving systems, quality and patient outcomes, this is your chance to make meaningful change that truly matters.

Job details

About us:

CQMHAODS provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.

Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, and is the location of the acute adult inpatient facilities. In addition there is a Adult Step Up Step Down facility located in Gladstone and a Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

About the role:

To lead and manage the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of consumer indicators; and to lead and manage the analysis of quantitative and qualitative patient safety and quality data/information.

About you:

While not mandatory, possession of a tertiary qualification would be well regarded and or significant work experience with demonstrated experience in data management, analysis and management, would be highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $148,323 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $61.20 - $65.56 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

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

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L671442

Applications close: Monday, 22 December 2025

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Further information

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

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

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

• RK5L671442 - Mental Health and Addiction Information Manager (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)