Executive Director – QMHC

Windsor Group has been commissioned by Queensland Mental Health Commission to manage this important assignment. Windsor Group is a profit-for-purpose providing expert advice, HR services, executive search and recruitment services for executive, permanent and temporary/contract roles across nonprofit, commercial and government sectors.

The Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Queensland Mental Health Commission Act 2013. Our job is to encourage and facilitate change to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders, with a focus on: improving the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders and preventing and reducing the impact of mental illness, problematic alcohol and other drug use and suicide.

This is achieved through the implementation of the second whole-of-government Shifting minds: Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategic Plan 2018–2023 (Shifting minds) and its sub-plans Every life: The Queensland Suicide Prevention Plan (2018-2029) and Achieving Balance: The Queensland Alcohol and Other Drugs Plan (2022-2027). The function of the Commission is defined in legislation as driving ‘ongoing reform towards a more integrated evidence-based, recovery oriented mental health and substance misuse system’.

Shifting minds defines three key focus areas: Whole of community, whole of person, whole of system.

Every life recognises the need for responses across the full spectrum of Prevention, Promotion and Early Intervention and identifies action across four key areas: Building resilience, Reducing vulnerability, Enhancing responsiveness, and Enabling reform.

Achieving balance identifies five strategic priorities that minimise harm and improve outcomes: Prevention and early intervention, Enhance treatment and support systems, Expand diversion, Reduce stigma and discrimination, and Reduce harm.

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Windsor Group and Queensland Mental Health Commission are both committed to equal opportunity employment practices. Applications for the position of Executive Director will be assessed on merit and selected applicants invited to interview. An offer of appointment will be made to the applicants whose written application and interview responses best demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

QMHC is in a growth position and have determined the need for an additional Executive Director, reporting directly to the Commissioner.

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of State Policy and projects that creates and nurtures cross-sector reform. The successful candidate will be passionate about the ‘why’ around Mental Health, AOD & SP. The successful candidate’s commitment to research, analysis, and most importantly stakeholder engagement, will ensure policies are fit for purpose and successfully adopted.

Responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Shifting Minds: Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategic Plan 2018–2023 and subsequent sub-plans. The successful candidate will lead a team of professionals to innovate, collaborate and communicate across the System Reform – Policy teams, Corporate Governance and Service Delivery team, Communication and Engagement team, and the Office of the Commissioner (noting the split up of responsible areas is still being determined).

With increased funding and commencement of commissioning funding to service providers of Mental Health, AOD and Suicide Prevention programs. Establishing the commissioning frameworks across implementing, monitoring and reporting will be critical.

Maintaining & inspiring team performance as well as the management of highly invested stakeholders including government and non-government health providers.

The Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC) is a small team, and all staff are expected to work in an agile and collaborative manner, both in delivery of the strategic and operational plans and in identifying and responding to emerging issues.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in developing and implementing policy in a large, diverse organisation and engaging with people with varying understandings of policy and its purposes. A passionate, hands-on advocate with a proven record of leading high performing teams who want to be at the cutting edge of driving reform, preventing and reducing impact to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders.

The successful candidate will bring tertiary qualifications in a relevant field combined with notable experience in research and/or policy making, preferably in the area of mental health, AOD and/or suicide prevention. The successful candidate will have acquired an exceptional understanding of best-practice, consistent policy development and analysis across both operational and strategic frameworks.

• Strong knowledge & understanding of Mental Health, AOD & SP across both clinical and non-clinical within govt. commercial & nonprofit sectors
• Proven ability to drive change, influence and lead by enabling culture and passion of the team to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Exceptional engagement capacity to build and maintain networks and relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high-level research and policy analysis skills, including the ability to work across operational and strategic policy.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication, and consultation skills.
• C-Suite experience highly desired with an in-depth understanding of budgets, forecasting & accountability.
• Strong understanding of funding models and commissioning frameworks would be highly desirable.

Position Description Document

When submitting your application, ensure your application includes:

• An up-to-date resume (in Word format)
• A covering letter (in Word format) outlining your interest and expertise relevant to the role

Submit your application quoting reference number AOEDMH to apply@windsor-group.com.au. For more information please contact Adam Oakhill on 07 3211 0001. Your application will be acknowledged by email within one business day.

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What is the application process?
All applications will be assessed and those most qualified against the recruitment criteria for this appointment will be contacted by phone. Short-listed candidates will have interviews, reference and background checks, and then successful candidates will be appointed to the relevant position.

What do I need to do to apply?
Email your cover letter and resume or work and board history, and refer to the advertisement to tell us how your personal and professional experiences (including lived/living experience), skills and qualifications match those outlined in the role description. Email your application to apply@windsor-group.com.au

How will applications be assessed?
Applications will be assessed according to the information and responses provided (as above).

When will I hear if I have been successful?
We will contact you via email at least every two weeks throughout the process with updates of how we are progressing. If you are not successful, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Do you use computer software to review applications?
No, all applications are reviewed by a recruiter.

What format would you like my application to be in?
Word format.

Can I apply for these positions if I live outside of Queensland?
Yes, as long as you have the knowledge and experience the positions require.

Will my application be confidential?
Yes.

Will you keep my details after this process is finalised?
We will ask your permission to keep your details on file.  If you don’t wish us to do so, let us know and we will remove them from our system.

How will I know you have received my application?
All applications will be acknowledged by email within one business day.

What should I do if I don’t receive an acknowledgement of my application?
First, check your junk mail or spam folder. If you haven’t received an acknowledgement within one business day, contact us via email on apply@windsor-group.com.au or call 07 3211 0001.

When do you contact referees?
We will seek your permission before contacting any referees.

Will I get feedback if I’m not successful?
Yes, you will. You can also contact Windsor Group for feedback, our details are found at the bottom of this page.

I’ve reviewed all the information available here but still have questions about the process/roles. Can I speak to someone?
You can submit questions below, email admin@windsor-group.com.au to arrange for a consultant to contact you or call 07 3211 0001. All questions and answers will be made available on our website for all potential applicants.