Principal Planning Officer

Job details

Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CPSS550392 Closing date 21-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Adam Connell Contact details (07) 3542 6788

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The role

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health Alcahol & Other Drugs (MHAOD) Planning Unit, you will contribute to the development of statewide service and/or system planning for Queensland Health through research, analysis and interpretation of data and information.

The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• Demonstrated experience in and ability to develop service and system planning products in a large, complex service delivery organisation, preferably related to mental health and/or alcohol and other drug services in Queensland.
• Ability to project manage, complex and time-critical projects, including the ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities and competing demands.
• Strong research and critical analysis skills, including the ability to translate health literature, qualitative and quantitative data and information to develop relevant products, including service needs analyses, strategic or state-wide service plans.
• High level written communication, strategic and analytical skills and capacity to develop and compile reports, discussion papers, presentations and submissions for diverse audiences.
• High level negotiation, consultation, facilitation and verbal communication skills, including experience in cultivating productive working relationships and partnerships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Possession of relevant qualifications, while not mandatory, would be highly regarded.

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.

Clinical Planning and Service Strategy (CPSS) as a division is responsible for delivering clinical service strategy and planning, workforce strategy and planning and leadership, mental health strategy and planning and precision medicine and research functions to improve health services available to the Queensland community, optimise health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the health system.

The Division collaborates with health system leaders, Hospital and Health Services, clinical networks, key healthcare service providers, research and academic organisations, State and Commonwealth agencies as well as non-government organisations and other divisions.

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:

• 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.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CPSS550392 Principal Planning Officer AO7 RD (PDF, 483KB)

Role Description

QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)

Information Package for Applicants

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