The role  
As the Director of Nursing for Public Health, your multifaceted role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the highest standards of service quality and health safety. Leveraging your demonstrated expertise in clinical and managerial leadership, you will orchestrate the development and implementation of comprehensive policies and protocols tailored to the prevention and management of communicable diseases. This pivotal role requires a deep commitment to upholding the values outlined in the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award 2015 while navigating the complexities of contemporary public health challenges.

Your strategic acumen will be instrumental in guiding state-wide initiatives focused on combating communicable diseases, including the formulation of innovative interventions and the coordination of resources to address emerging threats. Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, driving continuous improvement in public health services delivery. Additionally, your role extends to financial stewardship, where you will oversee budget allocations and resource utilization to ensure optimal outcomes in service provision and health outcomes. By championing best practices and leading by example, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of communities across Queensland, making tangible contributions to public health and safety initiatives.

The successful person
To thrive in this role, you must exhibit a proven capacity to apply advanced knowledge, expertise, and skills within the realm of contemporary public health nursing. This entails overseeing, leading, and coordinating state-wide initiatives aimed at preventing and managing the spread of communicable diseases and the ensuing long-term health consequences stemming from initial infections. Moreover, you should demonstrate the ability to swiftly respond to emergent public health threats of state significance, including assuming leadership roles in coordinating responses and establishing incident management teams, even outside the usual workplace and for extended durations.

Furthermore, you should highlight your proficiency as an expert resource and advocate in public health nursing, offering strategic advice and consultation to stakeholders across disciplines regarding communicable disease prevention and control. Your role extends to driving state-wide strategic changes through initiatives focused on quality improvement and service enhancement, all while providing professional supervision to facilitate continuous development and growth.

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.

The Queensland Public Health and Scientific Services Division (QPHaSS) delivers policies, programs, services and regulatory functions that aim to improve the health of the Queensland population by promoting and protecting health and wellbeing, detecting and preventing disease and injury; and supporting high quality healthcare service delivery.
 
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.