Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Health Full time

This position is an identified position. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent in this role to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
The role
Reporting to the Manager QCTCU, Office of Research & Innocation, the Principal Policy Officer position will provide authorative advice toward the development, implementation and maintenance of Queensland Health research ethics and governance directive. In this role you will provide strategic advice and analysis of research conduct and management to support senior management and key stakeholders. Knowledge, understanding and lived experience of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander culture is a key and mandatory requirement for this role to inform and maintain current and emerging research trends as they relate to opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The successful person

**To be successful in this role you will demonstrate**:

- Expert level of knowledge, expertise and skills in complex contemporary health research management practice, particularly as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities.
- Proven stakeholder relationship management skills to support effective business change, including the ability to openly consult, negotiate and influence key stakeholders within Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities as well as at the organisational state, national, government sectors and industry levels.
- Demonstrated understanding of the QH Research Management Directive/Policy, National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, ICH GCP guidelines.

**Mandatory requirement**:

- It is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

About us
The 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.
Clinical Planning and Service Strategy (CPSS) is responsible for delivering clinical service strategy and planning, workforce strategy and planning and leadership, mental health strategy and planning and precision medicine and research functions to improve health services available to the Queensland community, optimise health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the health system.
The Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) is a branch of CPSS. In line with the Queensland Government's Queensland Advancing Health Research 2026 strategy, the ORI aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders through a coordinated and collaborative approach to health innovation, investment and research.

**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

How to apply
- Your current CV or resume, including two referees and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this roleThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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