The role 

Reporting to the Director, you will provide leadership in mental health alcohol and other drug strategy, planning and program development that is evidenced informed and consistent with relevant national and State policy directions. With a focus on mental health and alcohol and othe drug capital infrastructure and service design projects, you will manage the developoent, implementation and evaluation of initiatives to deliver on Queensland Government priorities.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strategic relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders across government and non-government sectorss.

The successful person

To be successful in this role, you will have expert knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of mental health, alcohol and other drug services, issues and priorities at a national and state level.

You will also have high level interpersonal skills in negotiation, influencing, advocacy, communication, consultation and harnessing the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders at strategic and operational levels. This role requires high level policy, planning and project leadership and management skills and the demonstrated ability to formulate and communicate strategic advice relevant to mental health alcohol and other drugs health issues.

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) 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.

The Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drugs StrategyandPlanning Branch supports and guides the delivery of contemporary, high quality mental health, alcohol and other drugs services in the State-funded system through the development and implementation of state-wide planning, service frameworks and by utilising systems redesign methodologies to bring about service level change and improvement.

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

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.