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Mental Health Commander
Ipswich
We are seeking an experienced and innovative senior mental health nurse to join our team in this exciting leadership opportunity! This existing funded role which will work alongside the new EMBRACE-ED (Emergency Department Mental and Behavioural Redesign Collaborative) program, a Queensland Health initiative focused on improving the experience and outcomes of people presenting to Emergency Departments with mental health and behavioural health concerns.
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders, influence system-wide change, and shape the future delivery of emergency mental health care. If you are passionate about quality improvement, service redesign, and leading positive change, we would love to hear from you.
Permanent Full-time opportunity!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM696026_10 |
| Closing date | 13-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jeanette Pittaway |
| Contact details | 2811 6434 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
Working in a fast-paced environment at the interface of Mental Health and Emergency Department services, you will lead service improvement initiatives, strengthen models of care, and drive better outcomes for consumers and carers.
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated expert level of clinical knowledge, expertise, and skills in contemporary mental health nursing to allow for autonomous practice and the provision of authoritative advice within a multidisciplinary/multi-specialist team and to primary mental health care providers regarding service delivery, clinical assessments and care planning across the continuum, risk management, and mental health legislation.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within teams, with consumers and their families and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Possesses advanced clinical leadership qualities recognised at service level to assess, guide, and contribute to implementation of innovative and evidence based clinical practices.
- Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership as required and to manage quality improvement, service evaluation and research initiatives on a service-wide basis.
- Understanding of contemporary human resource practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
- Exemplifies the West Moreton Health Professional Practice Model by demonstrating person-centred care, professional excellence, safe and effective care delivery, commitment to quality and safety, and collaborative practice.
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia (Ahpra).
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
