Senior Health Promotion Officer

19 hours ago

Herston, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

As the Senior Health Promotion Officer, you will:

  • Apply evidence, theory and judgement in planning, implementing and evaluating services and programs addressing cancer screening.
  • Coordinate planning, strategy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of preventive health services and programs addressing cancer screening.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders including national partners, state government departments, clinical networks, health service providers and non-government service providers to build preventive health capacity in the sector and improve the delivery of preventive health interventions to respond to emerging trends.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

  • Demonstrated ability to apply high level knowledge, expertise and skills addressing cancer screening issues in a complex population health environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based principles to facilitate novel solutions to complex public health issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and manage cancer screening projects, policies and programs involving stakeholders from a range of disciplines and lead change within quality, time and budget constraints.
  • Proven effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare timely, accurate, responsive and well organised briefings, reports and presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to research and analyse information and interpret data on complex issues to inform policy development related to cancer screening programs.

The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree in Health Promotion or Public Health. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of duties.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

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For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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