Principal Policy Officer

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role Reporting to the Manager, Capital and Service Design Team, Mental Health Alcohol and other Drugs Strategy and Planning Branch (MHAOD) the role will Lead and contribute to service and system (including infrastructure) planning activities and projects.


Responsibilities also include:

  • Lead and manage specified infrastructure and/or or policy projects in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies to ensure the delivery of timely and quality project outcomes.
  • Lead and manage MHAOD-SPB capital project involvement with proven ability to prioritise actions, influence, negotiate and engage positively with stakeholders for improved outcomes.
  • Utilise high level strategic, conceptual, and analytical skills to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions.
  • Contribute strong knowledge and understanding of the mental health alcohol and other drug treatment service system including the complex interrelationships within the government, nongovernment, and private sectors.
  • Undertake high level negotiation, consultation, facilitation and verbal communication skills across a range of internal and external stakeholders.

The successful personYou will have demonstrated:

  • Ability to project manage, complex and time-critical projects, including the ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities and competing demands.
  • Strong research and critical analysis skills, including the ability to translate health literature, qualitative and quantitative data, and information to develop relevant products, including system assessments, strategic or statewide service plans.
  • High level written communication, strategic and analytical skills, and capacity to develop and compile reports, discussion papers, presentations, and submissions for diverse audiences.
  • High level negotiation, consultation, facilitation, and verbal communication skills, including experience in cultivating productive working relationships and partnerships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Possession of relevant qualifications, while not mandatory, would be highly regarded.
About usThe Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.

We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.

Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

Clinical Planning and Service Strategy (CPSS) is responsible for delivering clinical service strategy and planning, workforce strategy and planning and leadership, mental health strategy and planning and precision medicine and research functions to improve health services available to the Queensland community, optimise health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the health system.

The Division collaborates with health system leaders, Hospital and Health Services, clinical networks, key healthcare service providers, research and academic organisations, State and Commonwealth agencies as well as non-government organisations and other divisions.


Benefits:

  • A fastpaced, challenging and supportive environment
  • Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Diverse work culture
  • Career training and development
How to apply

  • Your current CV or resume, including two referees and
  • A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this roleThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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