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Form of workThe successful person
You will have demonstrated:
- Provide direction and foster collaboration with HHSs and Queensland Health agencies on the management, coordination and reporting of waste management and avoidance programs to drive an integrated effort in waste management and procurement across the health network. Experience working with waste or resource recovery issues is desirable but not essential.
- Implement and strengthen data collection, analysis, monitoring and reporting frameworks and processes to ensure accurate assessment of waste management and reduction efforts against the established benchmarks and targets, including quantifiable benefits and cost savings to the health system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of compliance processes, monitoring and reporting and the ability to support HHSs to develop and implement compliance plans, including monitoring and management of non-compliance or breaches.
- The ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders across QH, including HHSs to support better environmental outcomes. This will require development and maintenance of a suite of communication tools, materials and processes in collaboration with key stakeholders.
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.
QPHaSS under the leadership of the General Manager brings together key system support functions and the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases and public health risks in Queensland – Leading the statewide planning and coordination of programs and services to prevent, or control, health-related diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
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.
