Principal Project Officer, First Nations Health
2 months ago
About the role
West Moreton Health (WMH) is taking a leadership role in ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families and communities have access to high quality health care which prioritises their cultural, emotional and spiritual needs.
In addition to providing strategic and systems level advice, the Principal Project Officer First Nations Health Equity will report to and work collaboratively with the Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, and various leaders across WMH to implement, review and evaluate WMH's First Nations Health Equity Strategy and Implementation Plan.
About you
- Well developed knowledge of Queensland Health's health equity reform agenda and current policy and cross-cultural issues particularly as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families and communities.
- High level conceptual and innovative skills to effectively lead and implement significant change to systems, processes and people.
- Strong, human-centred interpersonal skills and experience in building, maintaining and, where necessary, repairing partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their representative organisations.
- Ability to leverage existing resources, partnerships and relationships to deliver genuine outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families and communities.
- Experience in effectively responding to changing priorities in a way that is culturally sensitive and achieves measurable outcomes.
- A record of having a high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to present formally and informally to both small and large groups.
**Mandatory Requirements**:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
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