Address2x Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
The role
Reporting to the Director of the Cultural Reform Team, Strategy and Policy Branch, you will be part of a team that is responsible for leading and working in partnership across the health sector to develop policy, project management as well as planning in regard to an evidence-based investment in services, aimed at improving the health outcomes for First Nations people in Queensland.
This role will require innovative thinking in its approach to eliminating institutional racism and racial discrimination within the health systemand in driving health equity for First Nations people in Queensland.
The successful person
You will have demonstrated:
- Demonstrated understanding of historical and contemporary issues affecting First Nations people and subsequent health impacts.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with First Nations people and organisations.
- Capacity to undertake and lead required tasks and projects, including the co-ordination of input from other parties, with limited supervision and be responsible for meeting agreed timeframes.Represent the Department on committees and working groups to advance First Nations health issues.
- Collaborate with other departmental areas for a unified response to improve health outcomes for First Nations people.
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 First Nations Health Office co-designs, leads and advocates to ensure Queensland Health is a culturally safe, equitable and responsive health system that meets the needs identified by First Nations people living in Queensland.
- In partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders from across the public health system and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health sector, the First Nations Health Office is driving a suite of legislative, Policy and service delivery reforms across the health system to achieve equity, eliminate institutional racism and attain life expectancy parity by 2031.
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, (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
