Principal Policy Officer, Queensland Health

Take the next step in your career with this exciting permanent opportunity as a Principal Policy Officer within the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy and Planning Branch.

As the Principal Policy Officer, you will undertake specific policy work related to the development and implementation of the broad policy framework for children and young people mental health under Better Care Together: a plan for Queensland's state-funded mental health alcohol and other drug services to 2027 (Better Care Together). Additionally, you will coordinate and undertake a range of projects and associated strategic activities to support the successful implementation of Queensland Health led child and young people mental health and alcohol initiatives and priorities under Better Care Together and the Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health Suicide and Prevention Agreement.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Ability to manage projects, undertake research, interpret tends and provide detailed critical analysis of reports, discussion papers and other document and to provide advice on policies and strategies and capacity to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions.
• High level strategic, conceptual, leadership and analytical skills relevant to a range of social and health priority areas.
• High level verbal communication skills, including experience to confidently and clearly negotiate and present complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• High level policy, planning and project management skills and ability to formulate and communicate strategic advice relevant to children and young people mental health alcohol and other drugs issues.
• Ability to actively participate in an environment supporting contemporary human resource management practices, including equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, ethical behaviour, Public Sector Management Commission Standards, and associated Queensland Health policies.
• Strong understanding or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the mental health treatment service system including the complex interrelationships within the government, non-government and private sectors.

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.