Regulatory Support Officer

The role

This role provides effective and efficient administrative support to record keeping, data entry and approval functions of MARU to facilitate improved regulatory practice; and provides other administrative support services to the Director, Medicines Approvals and Regulation Unit (MARU) and Manager, Medicines Approvals and Regulation Team (MART) as required.

MARU is primarily responsible for undertaking complex and sensitive activities with respect to regulatory policy, approvals and licensing, and compliance to administer the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 (MPA), Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021, and other relevant legislation and regulation.

Key responsibilities:

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.

To undertake records management, data entry, licensing activities and word processing in order to maintain an efficient records system and ensure accurate records of patients and medical professionals, and other statutory licence and approval holders.

To prepare approvals and correspondence as required to meet the Department's regulatory obligations under Queensland legislation

Provide highly accurate input to the databases through creation of documentation or updating records.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

Sound general database knowledge, for example the QScript System, and/or other similar health information or licensing systems and Microsoft Office Suite software.

Ability or the capacity to rapidly acquire the ability to understand the application of legislation and compliance activities and to resolve problems quickly and effectively or refer appropriately for resolution.

Demonstrated ability to work independently or as an effective team member, ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment and in the provision of administrative support activities to a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated working knowledge of office procedures and high-level administrative skills.

High level of interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with staff at all levels within the organisation and external clients.

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

38 hour full time work week

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

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.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.