Where

Principal Planning Officer

Queensland Health
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

We have multiple exciting, fixed term temporary flexible full-time opportunities for you to join our Mental Health Alcohol and other Drugs Strategy and Planning Branch based in Brisbane CBD! Lead, manage and undertake strategic system and service and system planning projects and activities and contribute to the delivery of a range of programs, including the initiatives and priorities of Better Care Together: a plan for Queensland’s state-funded mental health, alcohol and other drug services to 2027.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CPSS627136 Closing date 01-Apr-2025 Fortnightly salary $5214.20 - $5595.80 Job duration Until June and December 2025 Contact person Kristen Breed Contact details 0414 394 678
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The role

You will be valued for your relevant knowledge and ability to manipulate and interpret data, and your experience in service planning and management of complex projects. You will lead multiple projects and areas of work, under the broad direction of your Manger, the Director, MHAOD Planning and the Branch Executive.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage specified strategic and statewide projects in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies to ensure the delivery of timely and quality project outcomes.
  • Develop statewide and system service needs analysis, plans, positions and planning products to inform future service, policy, governance, planning and purchasing/commissioning decisions.
  • Undertake critical analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and information to identify future priorities and issues for strategic policy and service/system planning activities.
  • Utilise appropriate software (e.g., PowerBI, Excel, SQL, Tableau) for the extraction and analysis of large administrative data sets.

The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

  • Experience in and ability to develop service and system planning products in a large, complex service delivery organisation relevant to MHAOD service system in Queensland.
  • Strong ability to manage complex system-wide and/or state-wide projects that are time-critical and achieve expected deliverables relevant to MHAOD strategy and planning.
  • Strong research, critical analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate health literature, qualitative and quantitative data and information to develop relevant products, including system assessments, strategic or state-wide service plans.
  • Strong negotiation, consultation, facilitation and verbal communication skills, including experience in cultivating productive working relationships and partnerships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • High level written skills including the capacity to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions.
  • Strong ability to formulate and communicate strategic advice to diverse stakeholders relevant to the MHAOD service system.

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 the Division 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.

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).

18 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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