Manager, Primary Care Strategic Policy

6 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

As the Manager, you will lead a team responsible for identifying and analysing critical and emergent strategic policy issues particularly around the interface of primary care and the tertiary health care system in Queensland, and will contribute to the priority areas of work to enable Queensland Health to efficiently and effectively discharge its system manager functions.
What you'll do
Provide timely and well-researched strategic policy advice to senior management in Queensland Health and to the Minister for Health in relation to Queensland Health's position at a whole-of-government level.
Establish and maintain networks with internal and external stakeholders, including with experts in relevant policy areas to obtain accurate and timely advice and guidance regarding the development and implementation of policy.
Provide expert level qualitative and quantitative advice and direction to Queensland Health divisions, state-wide clinical networks, Hospital and Health Services and other stakeholders and ensure advice is consistent with Queensland Health and government priorities and policies.
Represent Queensland Health at an inter-agency level to progress and resolve policy issues.
Oversee, formulate and manage the development and implementation of appropriate Branch and Departmental strategic and inter-agency policies, protocols and communication strategies.
Lead and manage consultation processes with internal, external and government stakeholders in development of data and information that informs strategic policy and programs.
About you
The successful applicant will be a strong people-focussed leader with experience managing teams and leading complex policy projects. You will be a strong but sensitive negotiator who has a proven track record in engaging with a broad range of stakeholders across a range of sectors. You will have a demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality written materials, such as briefs and correspondence, for a range of audiences.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
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