Manager, Regulatory policy, Queensland Health

Are you looking for a new adventure? Come join Population Health Division as a Manager, Regulatory Policy where you will provide expert, evidence-based and forward-looking advice and support on the development of strategic and state-wide regulatory policy and legislative improvement proposals, informed by regulatory practice.

Your key responsibilities:

• Apply significant policy experience to lead, manage and support complex public health regulatory policy and legislative improvement projects, to ensure public health portfolio legislation is informed by regulatory practice and meets the needs of the community.
• Conduct evidence-based research and critically analyse complex information from various disciplines and stakeholders to develop specific regulatory policy and legislative improvement recommendations that are capable of being implemented and achieve successful outcomes.
• Ensure effective communication, integration, coordination and liaison occurs in relation to the development of public health regulatory policy and legislative improvement proposals within Queensland Health and with external stakeholders as appropriate.

Role fit:

• Demonstrated experience and leadership in regulatory policy development and legislative improvement projects and initiatives within government.
• Proven ability to develop contemporary, evidence-based policy documents (including reports, submissions, briefing notes, agenda papers, legislative proposals), for stakeholder engagement, communication and legislative purposes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with proven experience in effectively engaging with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, including the ability to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders and represent the departments interest in interjurisdictional and state-wide committees and forums.

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.