AddressThe role
Reporting to the Manager, Commercialisation and Intellectual Property, Office of Reseearch and Innovation (ORI) the Principal Project Officer role will analyse complex intellectual property and implement governance structures to ensure Queensland Health remains compliant with legislative guidelines. This role works closely with the Business Development and Research teams to support the development of commercialisation plans, timelines and budgets for current and prospective projects. The Principal Project Officer will promote the translation of Intellctual property into better health outcomes for Queensland.
The successful person
You will have demonstrated:
- Sound knowledge and experience of intellectual property laws and management within a health system and how it interfaces with the research sector and industry.
- Strategic evaluation and creative thinking skills in terms of business models, innovation projects, and government-industry-university linkages.
- Proven engagement, consultation, negotiation and communication skills with tenacity to navigate competing priorities, as well as influence positive outcomes.
- Sound program management and leadership skills to support good governance and successful delivery of projects to achieve program objectives.
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) is a newly created division 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 Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) works to improve the health of Queenslanders by supporting and enhancing the medical research outcomes achieved across Queensland. This will be achieved through engagement of clinical researchers and other research partners, leveraging of industry opportunities, and translating research achievements into improved health outcomes for patients.
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), 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.
