Principal Project Officer

The role As a pivotal member of the team, you will spearhead the Perinatal Mental Health Screening Initiative (PMHSI), aimed at fostering culturally sensitive perinatal mental health screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, while also enhancing the capture and reporting of nationally consistent perinatal mental health data. Your role will involve collaborating closely with the OCMwO Midwifery Team portfolio, particularly the Clinical Midwifery Consultants, to develop culturally appropriate tools for measuring strengths and well-being among parents. Additionally, you will conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing perinatal mental health screening processes across Queensland to identify gaps and requirements statewide.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for crafting project documentation aligned with the PMHSI and Growing Deadly Families Strategy, ensuring seamless delivery of project activities. Utilizing a robust project management framework, you will oversee planning, communication, and governance processes to drive effective project outcomes. Your role will extend to developing a communication strategy in consultation with key stakeholders, supporting professional education activities, and ensuring the integration and alignment of perinatal mental health screening tools with data collection efforts. Additionally, you will play a vital role in policy development, providing expert advice, and contributing to strategic initiatives within Queensland Health, all while upholding contemporary human resource management practices and ethical decision-making principles.
The successful personSuccessful performance in this position necessitates an advanced understanding of health priority domains, particularly in maternity and early childhood health, as well as a profound grasp of the health requirements of Indigenous communities and other pivotal demographics, alongside a comprehensive comprehension of crucial health system intricacies. Leadership prowess is imperative, coupled with the capacity to furnish precise, timely counsel on intricate matters, and an aptitude for autonomous work and proactive initiative to achieve set goals.
Moreover, proficiency in project management and execution, adeptness in research, trend interpretation, and meticulous analysis of various documents and reports are essential. The capability to offer insights on policies and strategies is paramount, underpinned by demonstrated aptitude in conceptualizing, analysing, and innovatively resolving problems, with a knack for formulating adaptable, risk-managed solutions to address challenges effectively.
About usThe Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
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Benefits - A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment - Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading. Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
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