Principal Policy and Planning Officer

5 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role
The role of the Principal Policy and Planning Officer is to undertake a range of policy, planning (including health needs analysis and assessment) and project management tasks related to the evidence-based investment in health services aimed at improving the health of First Nations Queenslanders.
You may be required to inform and/or represent the Department on inter-agency and inter-governmental committees and multidisciplinary working groups at national and state levels to progress First Nations health issues. In addition you may be required to manage and/or inform programs and projects associated with the Queensland Government's First Nations health budget and portfolios.
The successful person
In this role you will be responsible for leading key areas of work under the direction of the Manager, and the Director and Senior Director of the Engagement and Monitoring Branch.
You will have demonstrated understanding of historical and contemporary issues affecting First Nations people and subsequent health impacts with the ability to critically analyse and interpret data and information to underpin policy and strategy development, health service planning and performance monitoring.
You will have demonstrated the ability to form strong working partnerships to deliver on business outcomes through a collaborative and co-design approach, and demonstrated experience working with and communicating with First Nations stakeholders including community members, service providers and sector leaders. You will also have demonstrated high quality writing skills and the ability to prepare high quality advice and analysis to inform decision making.
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.
The First Nations Health Office is responsible for leading and advocating for a culturally safe, equitable and responsive health system to support First Nations Queenslanders to reach their full health potential and live long and healthy lives.
The Engagement and Monitoring Branch informs the implementation of policies, strategies and funded projects that deliver improved health outcomes for First Nations people. Through a strategic engagement approach the Branch partners with HHSs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations (ATSICCHOs) and other stakeholders, influencing solutions to bring about better integrated care for First Nations people.

**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

Please contact Debra Pauza, Manager, South East Queensland Team on (07) 3708 5562.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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