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Form of workAbout the role
The Manager, Office of the Deputy Director-General provides advice and support to the Senior Director, Strategic Coordination, Office of the Deputy Director-General and branch executive in the management and resolution of critical issues impacting on the Health Capital Division.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Coordination, Office of the Deputy Director-General, Health Capital Division, (ODDG HCD) the role provides strategic advice and support to Senior Director, Strategic Coordination, ODDG HCD and branch executive and will support key operational functions, including branch correspondence and governance and engagement.
The role serves as a conduit between the Office of the Deputy Director-General and the Offices of the Executive Director and Director-General and the broader Divisional leadership team.
It is Imperative that the role build and maintain strong relationships and networks throughout the Division, Department, and health system.
The successful person
To be successful in the role you will have:
- experience in providing sensitive, coordinated, confidential and complex support to Executive Management Leadership teams within large complex public sector organisations
- excellent communication skills, including written and verbal skills, as well as good team building and policy networking skills
- demonstrated focus on issues identification and resolution
- strong analytical and negotiation skills including the ability to resolve conflict positively
- experience in leading and managing support functions for a division with a de-centralised business model for operational areas.
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 division is responsible for delivering the end-to-end capital infrastructure process, like planning, business cases, construction, and capital maintenance programs. Working for HCD allows you to deliver projects that ultimately improve the 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 exciting opportunity, please submit your resume including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and a short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Queenslanders. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Queenslanders.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.
