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Principal Policy Advisor, Suicide Prevention

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

The focus of the Suicide Prevention Reform team at the Queensland Mental Health Commission is to drive systemic reform to better support suicide prevention activity across Queensland.

This includes through the implementation of Every life: The Queensland Suicide Prevention Plan 2019-2029 (Every life) as well as broader policy and system responses to emerging issues across the state.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Suicide Prevention, the Principal Policy Advisor provides support, coordination and analysis on suicide prevention policy, research and data, including developing briefs and reports based on this analysis.

This includes working as part of a small team to influence policy development and to support the Commission's program of work.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

  • Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
  • Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
  • Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
  • All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
  • APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE - scroll down and click the 'APPLY ONLINE' button***


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Occupational group Policy & Planning
20 Mar 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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