Director, Genomics, Queensland Health

Take the next step in your career with this exciting permanent opportunity as a Director, Genomics in the Office of Research and Innovation.

As the Director, Genomics you will be responsible for providing authoritative advice and strategic, professional leadership of the Genomics function within the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) in the Department of Health. This includes providing system leadership, governance, and policy oversight of Queensland Health's genomics activities.

You will

• Provide system leadership and develop and maintain strong relationships to support the achievement of Queensland Health's strategic objectives for genomics.
• Provide timely, authoritative and strategic advice on genomics health care and translational research, supporting Queensland Health's participation in a range of projects, activities and governance bodies.
• Represent Queensland Health's interests on genomics-related forums and governance bodies genomics in Queensland, interjurisdictional and national levels as appropriate.
• Lead the development and delivery of actions for genomics priorities for the Office of Research and Innovation and the Division, including delivering complex projects in accordance with best practice project management methodologies, to ensure outputs and outcomes are achieved.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated leadership capability in a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of genomics within the Queensland and Australian health system including interfaces with research and industry.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills (both oral and written), including demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and influence staff at all levels and provide authoritative advice to senior management on a range of complex and sensitive issues, and the ability to prepare complete, accurate and timely submissions, briefings, and reports.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team and people management skills in accordance with contemporary human resource practices, including the ability to effectively coach and mentor staff.

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.