The role
Reporting to the Manager, Capital and Service Design Team, MHAOD Strategy and Planning Branch, the Senior Policy Officer contributes to and supports the development, implementation and management of the state-wide service planning, infrastructure and system redesign of mental health and alcohol and other drug services in Queensland, in alignment with national and state planning and strategic framework.
The successful person
The successful applicant will have strong writing skills and be experienced at preparing policy or planning materials for a range of audiences. Your communication skills will be exceptional, and you will have a demonstrated ability to negotiate with, and influence, stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes. You will have a proven track record in analysing and interpreting data and translating it into well-informed health planning, policy or strategy
The essential requirements for this role are:
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 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.
The MHAOD Strategy and Planning Branch supports the delivery of contemporary, high quality MHAOD services in the State-funded system through state-wide planning, system strategy and redesign, development of evidence-based models of service and program implementation. It does this through partnerships and collaboration across the department, with Hospital and Health Services (HHSs), non-government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sectors, state and national government agencies, peak bodies and people with lived experience of MHAOD.
Benefits
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
Location: | Australia Queensland Brisbane Inner City |
Salary: | As per State Award AUD per year |
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |