Description:
We are looking for a Policy Officer to join us in making a difference by contributing to the development, delivery and evaluation of strategic policy to improve outcomes for children and families, through collaboration with staff across Queensland Health and intergovernmental partners.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification AO5 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/SPRD634295 Closing date 15-May-2025 Fortnightly salary $3984.30 - $4329.20 Job duration Until 4 May 2026 Contact person Madonna Boman Contact details (07) 3708 5586Access the National Relay Service
A key focus of the role is the central coordination of Queensland Health's Child Death and Injury Review Model (CDIRM). This includes providing secretariat support to the Queensland Health CDIRM Steering Committee, coordinating information sharing between the Child Death Review Board, Hospital and Health Services, and external agencies, including the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC), and monitoring reviews and recommendations. This includes sensitive and confidential information.
What you'll do
- Support research tasks, environmental scanning and analysis to identify future priorities and issues for Queensland Health and inform the development and review of policy matters.
- Contribute to, analyse and report on submissions and other documentation covering a wide range of health-related matters.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policy initiatives.
- Assist and or contribute to the development and preparation of timely and well researched submissions, briefing notes, correspondence, discussion papers and reports.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About you
The successful applicant will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, an ability to prepare high-quality written material for a range of audiences and an ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.
The essential requirements for this role are a demonstrated ability to:
- critically analyse and interpret data and undertake research
- write high-quality material, including ministerial and departmental briefs, reports and correspondence
- provide project support in a policy context
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
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 such as temporary, full time or part time.ﾠ ﾠ