The role  
Working within the Office of the Chief Allied Health Officer, this role actively contributes to the development of strategic allied health initiatives targeting priority health concerns, workforce segments, and healthcare system reforms. It involves gathering information, conducting data analysis, and engaging in environmental scanning to identify future challenges and opportunities for the allied health workforce, aligning with both intra-departmental and inter-departmental priorities. 

Additionally, you will have to implement and oversee administrative systems and processes to ensure the Branch's activities are conducted smoothly and with efficiency.  You will also coordinating designated projects and programs within established project management frameworks, providing comprehensive reporting on performance metrics. 
Collaboration with stakeholders, including Hospital and Health Services, other Departmental areas, and external agencies, is integral to project contributions and consultation activities, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement across Branch operations.

 
The successful person
To excel in this position, you should have a proven track record of developing, implementing, and evaluating inventive and resourceful solutions to accomplish organizational goals, including successful delivery of project or program outcomes. You should also possess the ability to collect, analyse and present data from various sources, enabling you to discern, formulate, and implement program and project management systems and processes.  
 
For success in this role, you must highlight proficiency in devising, assessing and executing inventive strategies to meet organizational goals, particularly in achieving project or program objectives. Moreover, you should demonstrate adeptness in gathering and meticulously analysing data from diverse outlets to establish and execute program or project management protocols and procedures.

Furthermore, possessing advanced oral and written communication capabilities alongside adept consultation skills for both internal and external stakeholders, including tasks such as drafting correspondence and organizing meetings, is crucial. Additionally, you should exhibit the capacity to offer guidance to senior management, effectively collaborate within team environments, and adeptly manage conflicting priorities to fulfill agreed-upon deadlines and obligations.

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 Department of Health (the Department) has a diverse set of responsibilities, and a common purpose of providing highly effective health system leadership. The Department is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and direction of the public health system in Queensland. We strongly believe in the need to work with people that value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. 

The Clinical Excellence Queensland (CEQ) mission is to partner with health services, clinicians, and consumers to drive measurable improvement in patient care through continual pursuit of excellence.

The Office of the Chief Allied Health Officer leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to ensure an appropriately skilled allied health workforce meets the current and future health service needs of Queensland.

 
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 that aligns with the “role fit” section of the attached role description.