Mental Health Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer
NSW Mental Health Commission
The NSW Mental Health Commission is an independent statutory agency responsible for monitoring, reviewing and improving mental health and wellbeing for people in NSW.
The Commission works with government and the community to secure better mental health and wellbeing for everyone. In all its work, the Commission is guided by the voice of people with lived experience of mental health issues, carers, families and kinship groups. The Commission promotes policies and practices that recognise the autonomy of people who experience mental health issues and support their recovery, emphasising their personal and social needs and preferences.
The Commissioner is the Chief Executive of the Commission and reports to the Minister for Mental Health. The Commissioner works in collaboration with government agencies and service providers to support the development and delivery of better approaches to mental health services. The Commissioner educates, advocates and advises on positive change to mental health policy, practice and systems, while balancing diverse community and stakeholder interests.
The ideal candidate will have:
The Commissioner may be appointed for a maximum of two fixed terms of up to 5 years (not exceeding a total of 10 years). The remuneration is $362,340 per annum plus superannuation.
Probity checks will be conducted on final candidates.
Applications are invited from the diverse Australian community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
To obtain the candidate information pack, or to apply, please email Felicity Stalley, Lead Partner, Orchard Talent Group and Rhodie Miller, Partner, Orchard Talent Group at MHC@orchardtalent.com.au. Applications close 23.59pm on 6 September 2026.
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