Advanced Public Health Officer

7 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role
As the Advanced Public Health Officer (Viral Hepatitis) you will be responsible for leading statewide policy and program work relating to viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) including overseeing some aspects of the Queensland Needle and Syringe Program. You will provide advice to senior management, partners, and other stakeholders to influence the strategic planning and delivery of complex and innovative preventive health programs and service delivery models. You will coordinate planning, strategy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of these programs. The role contributes to the Department's broader work on blood-borne viruses including HIV. The Advanced Public Health Officer (Viral Hepatitis) reports to the Director, BBV/STI Unit.
A tertiary degree qualification in public health is an essential requirement of this role.
The successful person

**You will have demonstrated and proven success in**:

- The ability to lead strategic change through effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills and through shaping policy reforms, driving innovation and enabling quality improvement.
- Flexibility in approach to work and working environment and willingness to participate in cross program initiatives.

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.
Queensland Public Health and Scientific Services (QPHaSS) brings together the medical specialties of pathology and forensic medicine, scientific testing, key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland. QPHaSS leads statewide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent, diagnose and control diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
The Communicable Diseases Branch is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of communicable diseases in Queensland. This involves overseeing legislation, policy, and operational management of communicable diseases.

**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

How to apply
- Your current CV or resume, including two referees (one being your current supervisor) and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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