Senior Policy officer

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will support and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of specified strategic and statewide projects in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies to ensure the delivery of timely and quality project outcomes. You will establish and maintain effective relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders including consumers, carers and families and across government and non-government sectors. Additionally, you will liaise, consult and partner with key stakeholders to develop effective and innovative responses to better meet the health and service needs of people with mental health and substance use disorders.

Role fit:

Demonstrated ability to provide policy advice, develop policy and contribute to the management of complex system-wide and/or state-wide projects that are time-critical and achieve expected deliverables relevant to MHAOD strategy and planning.

Demonstrated negotiation, consultation, facilitation and verbal communication skills, including experience in cultivating productive working relationships and partnerships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.

High level written and research skills including the capacity to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions.

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.

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