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SalaryWe are looking for two experienced policy professionals to help us progress aged care and palliative care policy and reform initiatives. If you are seeking a role that offers you work life balance, interesting and varied policy work, and the opportunity to work with a supportive team, this could be the role for you | The roles are available until May 2023 with the possibility of extension.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/SPRD443127
Closing date 28-Sep-2022
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Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Fixed term temporary full time until 28 May 2023
Contact person Lisa Coker
Contact details (07) 3708 5577
Access the
The position comes with
- Flexible hours and potential work from home arrangements
- Development and training opportunities
- The opportunity to work in a small, supportive and dynamic team that recognizes individual contributions and celebrates team achievements
- The chance to make a difference by driving policy reform and program delivery in aged care and palliative care.
Reporting to either the Manager, Aged Care Reform or the Manager, Palliative Care Reform you will:
- Undertake research, environmental scanning and critical analysis to identify and advise on future strategic policy challenges, opportunities, priorities and issues
- Initiate and manage, in consultation with key stakeholders (Commonwealth and State), the development of strategic policies
- Provide expert advice and support on the development of strategic and State-wide policy and issues for Queensland Health
- Prepare high-level briefing documents, submissions, correspondence and reports.
- Apply contemporary human resource management practice and principles including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination requirements
The successful person
You will have:
- High-level strategic, conceptual, leadership and analytical skills relevant to a range of social and health priority areas
- The ability to manage projects, undertake research, interpret trends and provide detailed critical analysis of reports, discussion papers and other documentation and to provide advice on policies and strategies
- High-level verbal communication skills, including experience confidently and clearly negotiating and presenting complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders
- High-level written communication skills, including ability to autonomously compile complex policy-related reports, discussion papers, submissions, and ministerial correspondence to a high quality
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 Aged Care and Palliative Care Policy Unit (the Unit) in Social Policy and Legislation and Statutory Agencies Branch provides advice on aged care and palliative care programs and policy settings to support the integration. It also has a system stewardship role, develops strategic policy, and identifies reform opportunities and implementation pathways.
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
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).
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