AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification HP4 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/QPHSS544672B Closing date 11-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Up to 12 months Contact person Colleen Smyth Contact details 0401 018 751
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The role
Contributes to state-wide components of the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a range of broad multi-strategy, multi-sector health promotion programs and interventions in line with relevant national, state and department policy and planning directions.
The successful person
As our Senior Public Health Officer, you will possess the following skills, experience and qualification/s:
- Must hold at least a tertiary degree in Public Health, environmental health or other relevant health discipline.
- Demonstrated high level ability to critically analyse information and data and provide evidence-based advice to colleagues, senior management, and other stakeholders on a range of preventive health issues.
- Demonstrated high level planning and project management skills, including experience in the coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of state-wide Public Health interventions.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a high performing team, communicate confidently to a range of internal and external audiences and undertake effective negotiation and consultation processes.
- Highly motivated with a demonstrated flexibility in approach to work and working environment and willingness to participate in cross program initiatives to address crucial issues as requirement by management.
About us
QPHaSS delivers policies, programs, services and regulatory functions that aim to improve the health of the Queensland population by promoting and protecting health and wellbeing, detecting and preventing disease and injury; and supporting high quality. health care service delivery.
The Queensland Public Health and Scientific Services Division is led by the Deputy Director General and is comprised of:
- Biomedical Technology Services
- Cancer Screening
- Communicable Diseases
- Prevention Strategy
- Forensic & Scientific Services
- Health Protection
- Healthcare regulation
- Pathology Qld
- Office of Deputy Director General
The Prevention Strategy Branch (PSB) within QPHaSS provides expertise, leadership and innovation to improve policy, systems, research, programs and services to encourage behaviours and create environments that are supportive of health.
PSB is responsible for developing policy and strategy, providing expert advice, developing legislative reform proposals, undertaking national and intra-state collaborations, facilitating sector development, designing and overseeing evaluation, and undertaking health surveillance for achieving the goal and targets of the Prevention Strategic Framework 2017 to 2026.
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 cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
- Late applications cannot be submitted online. For a late application to be considered, please arrange approval and submission via the contact person.
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.
- QPHSS544672 Senior Public Health Officer HP4 RD (PDF, 217KB)
Role Description
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
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