Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role These roles lead a range of strategic policy and program activities and projects to enable Queensland Health to discharge its system manager functions efficiently and effectively. You will provide expert advice and support on the development of strategic and State-wide policy and issues for Queensland Health that is consistent with strategic priorities.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and support on the development of strategic and State-wide policy and issues for Queensland Health that is consistent with strategic priorities.

The successful person
The successful applicant will have a proven track record in managing policy projects. You will have honed communication skills, including strong writing skills and be experienced at preparing policy materials in a range of formats, for a range of audiences. You will also manage projects, undertake research, interpret trends, and provide detailed critical analysis of reports, discussion papers and other documentation and to provide advice on policies and strategies

In addition to this, you will have the proven ability to communicate with influence, interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and networks.

About us
The 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.

Strategy, Policy, and Reform Division drives the strategic agenda for health in Queensland.

Key strategic functions are brought together under the Office of the Associate Director-General, from developing policies and legislation to guide and protect the health of the community, to designing communications activities, campaigns, and strategies to engage and empower Queenslanders, to leading and managing Queensland Health's system sustainability reform.

**Benefits**:

- A fast-paced, challenging, and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development



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