AddressExciting New Role- Temporary, Full-time, Herston | Provide advanced leadership for the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of complex preventive health policy and strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders
The role
The role involves adhering to defined service quality standards and health and safety policies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe services and workplaces. You will provide high-level expertise in the application of evidence, theory, and judgment in planning, implementing, and evaluating preventive health policies and interventions across various settings. Your role includes offering authoritative advice to senior management, partners, and other stakeholders, including the public, to influence strategic policy and deliver complex and innovative preventive health interventions. Demonstrating competencies and qualities of a successful supervisor and leader, you will manage change, build team capacity and capability, improve performance, and enhance the quality of the work environment.
Additionally, you will facilitate the development of system reforms to help Queensland Health effectively respond to the increasing burden of chronic disease, contributing to considerations by the Queensland Government. Your high-level expertise will guide the processes of strategy development, policy development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. You will analyse and convey complex ideas and information to a diverse range of stakeholders in relation to preventive health policy and reform. Leading collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, including national partners, you will build preventive health capacity and improve policy and intervention delivery. Strategic monitoring of preventive health initiatives, objectives, and strategies based on data analysis will ensure findings are shared to enhance the evidence base and improve preventive health policy and planning.
The successful person
The ideal candidate must possess at least a tertiary degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Human Nutrition Science, and/or Dietetics. Appointment to this position requires proof of qualifications and, if applicable, registration or membership with the relevant registration authority or association. Certified copies of these documents must be submitted to the designated supervisor or manager before beginning duties. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to apply specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and expertise to develop systemic and effective solutions to complex preventive health policy challenges.
Furthermore, the candidate must have proven ability to lead strategic change through effective communication, consultation, and negotiation skills, as well as through shaping policy reforms, driving innovation, and enabling quality improvement. Flexibility in approach to work and the work environment, along with a willingness to participate in cross-program initiatives, is also required.
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.
QPHaSS brings together the medical specialties of pathology and forensic medicine, scientific testing, key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and Public Health risks in Queensland. QPHaSS leads state-wide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent, diagnose and control diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
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.
