AddressPrincipal Lead - Health Promotion
Permanent - Flexible full-time
Milton location
Immediate start available
Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) is a leading agency in the state dedicated to advancing health equity and wellness for all Queenslanders. Prioritising the reduction of chronic diseases, especially among marginalised populations, HWQld collaborates closely with the healthcare system to implement evidence-based strategies and community-focused actions.
By fostering partnerships across government, communities, and various sectors, HWQld addresses the underlying factors contributing to health disparities, such as socioeconomic status and geographical remoteness. Aligned with the Queensland Government's commitment to reducing health inequity, HWQld strives to create a future where every individual, regardless of background or location, has equal access to opportunities for better health outcomes, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive society.
About the role
The Principal Lead – Health Promotion role is a key position responsible for driving strategic leadership and expertise in designing, coordinating, and evaluating intricate Health Promotion strategies and interventions. It involves offering specialised guidance and analysis on preventive health strategies both at the state and national levels.
Key responsibilities include leveraging high-level expertise to plan, execute, and assess preventive health programs across various settings, while also providing authoritative advice to senior management and stakeholders to influence strategic policy and program delivery.
Additionally, the role entails leading comprehensive strategic programs, analysing and conveying complex information effectively to diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration with internal and external partners, and strategically monitoring preventive health initiatives to enhance planning and implementation. Moreover, the role involves leading a small team, nurturing a collaborative work environment, and ensuring optimal team performance and development.
Role Fit
For applicants to succeed in this role, they should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Ability to lead and supervise a team
- Ability to apply specialised level of knowledge, analysis, expertise and skills to the development of systemic and effective solutions to complex preventive health challenges.
- Stakeholder engagement across various sectors including government, non-government, industry and others.
- Ability to provide high-level and effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills at a senior level, and to manage client and stakeholder relations in an environment of change.
- Ability to lead strategic change through shaping policy reform, driving innovation and enabling quality improvement.
- Flexibility in approach to work and working environment and willingness to participate in cross program initiatives.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Health Promotion, Exercise Physiology, Public Health or Nutrition/Dietetics (proof of qualification required).
Applications
Please download the position description using this URL www.bit.ly/ERR610659
For further information, please contact Andrew Hecker of Eden Ritchie Recruitment at ******@edenritchie.com.au or call 07 3230 0***.
For further information about Health & Wellbeing QLD please visit hw.qld.gov.au
To apply please click Apply in this job advertisement and upload your 1 to 2 page cover letter and resume demonstrating your match to the key selection criteria contained in the position description.
Candidates may be contacted to determine expectations and discuss experience.
Suitable applications will be processed and submitted as they’re received.
Job Reference: 610659
