Senior Policy Officer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

As the Senior Policy Officer within the Funding Strategy and Intergovernmental Policy Branch, you will have the opportunity to 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

  • Coordinate and prepare advice on national health policy and reform issues, including the National Health Reform Agreement, Federation Funding Agreements (FFAs), Commonwealth health funding issues and budget outcomes, with a focus on implications and benefits for Queensland.
  • Coordinating and contributing to the preparation of high-quality, accurate and timely briefings, submissions, and other written materials to support Queensland Health's intergovernmental activities.
  • Support Queensland's participation in intergovernmental forums attended by the Minister, Director-General and Senior Executive.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

  • Strong coordination, project management and administration skills including the ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks, undertake stakeholder liaison, and deliver high quality results by required timeframes.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly to various audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships and networks and consult with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders regarding the development and implementation of organisational priorities, systems and processes.
  • Ability to critically analyse information and issues, and research and develop policy advice
  • Knowledge of the Queensland Australian health system or ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
  • Knowledge of governance and committee processes or ability to rapidly acquire sure knowledge.
  • Prior experience with public sector policy cycle and governance 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

  • 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.

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.

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