The role  
In this role, you'll ensure adherence to defined service quality standards, health, and safety policies, aligning actions with Queensland Health's core values. You'll assess notifications received under the Act, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while meeting service and performance targets. Technical assessments of notifications will be conducted to ensure compliance with the Act, and you'll correspond with pharmacy owners accordingly. Building positive relationships with external stakeholders, providing guidance on ownership notifications, and managing cases of non-compliance under supervision are key responsibilities. 

Additionally, you'll contribute to data and application management, prepare reports, and support the development and improvement of pharmacy ownership policy and regulation. Mentoring and training peers and assisting in strategic planning initiatives are also integral aspects of the role.

The successful person
To excel in this position, you should possess demonstrated familiarity with or the capacity to swiftly grasp knowledge of the Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2001, its notification submission requirements, compliance criteria, and the regulatory mechanisms governing pharmacy ownership in Queensland. Furthermore, a demonstrated understanding of business frameworks and commercial transactions is essential, including the ability to critically evaluate intricate ownership structures and commercial contracts like leases and franchises.

Moreover, you should exhibit strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, enabling you to analyse and interpret data effectively and convey insights through written correspondence and reports. Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills are crucial, facilitating effective engagement, negotiation, and collaboration with colleagues, internal stakeholders, and a diverse array of external counterparts. Although not mandatory, possessing a relevant qualification would be advantageous. Additionally, willingness to participate in on-call rotations and after-hours work is necessary for efficiently managing incidents and promptly addressing health protection concerns. It's important to note that there may be busy periods where taking leave could be restricted.

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.

Under the leadership of the Deputy Director General, QPHaSS brings together key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland – Leading the statewide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent or control, health-related diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. A scope of service that covers the whole State across four key pillars; Pathology Queensland; Biomedical Technology Services, Forensic and Scientific Services and Public Health.
 
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.