Manager Intergovernmental Policy, Queensland Health

We are looking for a Manager Intergovernmental Policy to join our team and support the delivery of quality health services in Queensland by helping to ensure Queensland Health is appropriately funded and effectively represented in inter-governmental policy debates.

What you'll do

• Manage the development of advice on national health policy and funding issues, including Commonwealth State Agreements, analysis of Commonwealth health funding issues and budget outcomes, and options for public hospital funding, with a focus on implications and benefits for Queensland.
• Develop Queensland positions, in partnership with organisational stakeholders, to support negotiation of intergovernmental agreements including National Agreements and Federation Funding Agreements.
• Lead research and analysis of complex inter-governmental policy questions and provide strategic advice, for example in relation to national reviews and national health reform proposals.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Excellent public policy analysis skills, particularly the ability to interpret strategic meaning.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes and lead a small team
• Flexible and agile professional approach, including ability to work autonomously and show initiative.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills needed to build productive professional relationships and networks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.
• Knowledge of the Queensland and Australian health system or ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
• Prior experience with public sector policy and budget cycles such as the development of Cabinet or CBRC submissions.
• A tertiary qualification in economics, public policy, health service management or any other relevant discipline (although favourably regarded this is not mandatory).

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.
• 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.