Director, System Support Services , Queensland Health

Permanent, Full-time position located in Brisbane CBD
Are you an experienced executive with a passion for estimates, leadership and supporting a large organisation? If this is you, please apply now!
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Executive
Classification SO
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/ODG535059
Closing date 09-Jan-2024
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Contact person Jacqui Heywood
Contact details 0456 576 087
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The role
Reporting to the Executive Director, Office of the Director-General you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Director in the effective operation of Queensland Health's system governance through the management, coordination and provision of confidential, high-quality secretariat and client focused support to the Executive Leadership Team and relevant governing entities.
Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the annual estimates process, with direct responsibility for the activities of the System Support Services team including development of comprehensive briefing packages and other resources to support the Minister, Director-General and other senior executives during the estimates process.
• Provide high level strategic and policy advice on matters relating to executive government, public administration issues and key strategic projects led by the Director, including the annual estimates process and system secretariat functions.
• Implement significant projects and activities as required.
• Lead, identify, research and resolve contentious, time-critical or confidential matters impacting on the Director-General's responsibilities.

The successful person
You will have demonstrated:

• Experience in providing sensitive, confidential and complex strategic support to Executive Management with large complex public sector organisations.
• Extensive project management experience in successfully delivering high-level strategic projects across a large organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise activities, and lead dynamic teams, in an environment of tight deadlines, competing priorities and high-level demands; working collaboratively with senior executives and other staff to address and resolve emergent or contentious issues.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training programs, including the development of associated resource materials, to assist staff to author high-quality briefing materials and ensure compliance with relevant procedural requirements.
• Experience in synthesising and coordinating advice and information from internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills including the ability to resolve conflict positively.
• Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal skills, as well as good team building and policy networking skills.

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 Office of the Director-General and Department of Health is responsible for managing the public health system in Queensland, including: regulating health services; monitoring, developing and deploying programs to improve the health of Queenslanders; coordinating health services through Hospital and Health Services and non-government organisations; providing ambulance services; and working with other state and national agencies on policies and programs to improve the health 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.

Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
Documents
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Information Package for Applicants
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