The role 

Reporting to the Manager, System Planning Branch, the Principal Planning Officer will contribute to the development of statewide service and/or system planning for Queensland Health through research, analysis and interpretation of data and information.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop statewide/system service needs analysis, statewide plans, system positions and other statewide planning products, to inform future service, policy, governance, planning and purchasing/commissioning decisions
• Undertake health service/system research and critical analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and information to identify future priorities and issues for Queensland Health, to inform the efficient use of resources to create a sustainable health system, influence health service delivery and reform, and maximise the health gain for the Queensland population.
• Develop and present research, analysis, options and recommendations for strategic policy and service/system planning activities based on international, national and state current evidence/practice.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use endorsed planning frameworks, methodologies and tools to prepare timely and robust advice on health service planning issues to inform decision-making and the work of statewide/system committees

The successful person

For success in this role you will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of health priority areas, the health needs of key population groups, and key health system issues.
• Strong research and critical analysis skills including the ability to translate health literature, data and information to develop a range of products including system assessments, strategic or statewide service plans, reports, briefs, discussion papers, submissions and presentations.
• Ability to develop service planning or system planning products in a large, complex service delivery organisation.
• Ability to project manage, complex and time-critical projects, including the ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities and competing demands.
• High level written communication skills, including ability to compile reports, discussion papers, presentations and submissions.
• High level verbal communication skills and achievements in cultivating productive working relationships, partnerships and teamwork and negotiate outcomes and effectively represent the interests of the Department in dealings with stakeholders.

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) as a division 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.

System Planning Branch (SPB) is responsible for driving and overseeing a range of health service planning functions including strategic and statewide health service planning. 

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.