Principal Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role
Reporting to the Manager, Office of the Chief First Nations Health Officer. Your role will be responsible for undertaking a range of projects and project management tasks related to the operational efficiency of the Office of the Chief First Nations Health Officer.
You will lead, consult, develop, implement and monitor internal quality frameworks and governance processes such as planning, reporting and continuous improvement to support the Office of the Chief First Nations Health Officer.
The successful person

**You will have demonstrated**:

- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with QPS as outlined above and the Queensland Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework 2010 -2033.
- Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe, services and workplaces.
- Use a project management framework and develop project documentation encompassing clear planning, communication and governance processes for effective project outcomes across complex time-critical projects.
- Lead, manage and deliver business priorities within specified timeframes, optimising allocated resources to ensure efficient project outcomes; including effectively managing projects and tasks, correspondence and executive operations aligning with team goals and incorporating feedback to improve outcomes
- Undertake policy research, planning, needs assessment and analysis to identify and advise on future strategic policy challenges, opportunities, priorities and issues including whole-of-agency and inter-agency policy priorities.

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.
First Nations Health Office (FNHO), whose purpose is to work in collaboration and partnership across the system to improve health equity and outcomes with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland.
The Chief First Nations Health Officer is responsible for providing leadership and coordination; strengthening relationships with key senior and intergovernmental stakeholders including the Hospital and Health Services and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Sector to elevate the focus on improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, wellbeing and safety outcomes and embed a culturally safe, culturally capable, connected and integrated health service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.

**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
- Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.

While this role is not an identified role, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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