Principal Advisor Health Management

4 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

As a Principal Advisor - Health Management you will provide expert, high-quality advice and support (both written and verbal) to Department of Health leaders and management on complex health management matters relating to employees with non-work-related illnesses or injuries. You will contribute to the achievement of an equitable, ethical and safe working environment for staff, which has an emphasis on commitment, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement directed towards the achievement of the branch goals and objectives. Additionally, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight in the development and continuous improvement of human resource processes, guidelines, tools, and initiatives that support the effective management of employees with non-work-related illnesses or injuries.

Role fit:

Expert skills and knowledge and comprehensive understanding of employment and industrial relations legislation, policies, and procedures within a large, complex public sector organisation.

Demonstrated experience and success in the autonomous and responsive handling of complex health management matters in a large and complex operating environment.

Proficiency in using HR information systems and data analytics tools to source and interpret workforce data.

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

36.25 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.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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