Description:
We have multiple exciting, permanent flexible full-time opportunities for you to join our System Policy Branch based in Brisbane CBD! Identify and analyse critical and emergent health-related policy issues with a particular focus on primary care and interface issues and develop strategic state-wide responses and policy positions that enable Queensland Health to efficiently and effectively discharge its system manager functions.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/SPRD626604 Closing date 30-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $133355 - $142956 Job duration Permanent Contact person Isabelle Curley Contact details 0430 300 707Access the National Relay Service
The role
You will be responsible for identifying and analysing critical and emergent health-related policy issues with a particular focus on primary care and interface issues, and developing strategic state-wide responses and policy positions that enable Queensland Health to efficiently and effectively discharge its system manager functions.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake research, environmental scanning and critical analysis to identify and advise on future strategic policy challenges, opportunities, priorities and issues including intradepartmental and interdepartmental policy priorities.
- Initiate and manage, in consultation with key stakeholders (Commonwealth and State), the development of strategic policies that address priority health issues, population groups and reforms in the health system.
- Provide expert advice and support on the development of strategic and State-wide policy and issues for Queensland Health that is consistent with strategic priorities.
- Lead strategic policy development and implementation activities and provide guidance to staff on projects.
The successful person
The successful applicant will have a proven track record in managing policy projects and advice. You will have strong writing skills and experience preparing policy materials for a range of audiences. You will have excellent research and critical analysis skills. You will have a demonstrated ability to negotiate with, and influence, stakeholders to achieve high-quality policy outcomes.
You will have demonstrated:
- High-level strategic, conceptual, leadership and analytical skills relevant to a range of social and health priority areas.
- The ability to manage projects, undertake research, interpret trends and provide detailed critical analysis of reports, discussion papers and other documentation and to provide advice on policies and strategies.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including experience confidently and clearly negotiating and presenting complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional and well-honed written communication skills, including ability to autonomously compile complex and high-quality policy-related reports, discussion papers, submissions, and ministerial correspondence.
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.
Strategy, Policy and Reform Division (SPRD) is responsible for driving the strategic agenda for public health in Queensland. Key strategic functions are brought together under SPRD that develop policies and legislation to guide and protect the health of the community, design communications activities, campaigns and strategies to engage and empower Queenslanders.
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
To apply for this opportunity:
- Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).