The role
The Principal Policy Officer will undertake specific policy work related to the development and implementation of the broad policy framework for child and youth mental health under Better Care Together: a plan for Queensland's state-funded mental health alcohol and other drug services to 2027 (Better Care Together). In this role you will identify, research and analyse policy issues while coordinating and undertaking a range of projects and associated strategic activities to support the successful implementation of Queensland Health led child and young people mental health and alcohol initiatives and priorities under Better Care Together and the Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health Suicide and Prevention Agreement.
The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• Ability to manage projects, undertake research, interpret tends and provide detailed critical analysis of reports, discussion papers and other document and to provide advice on policies and strategies and capacity to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions..
• High level strategic, conceptual, leadership and analytical skills relevant to a range of social and health priority areas
• High level verbal communication skills, including experience to confidently and clearly negotiate and present complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• High level policy, planning and project management skills and ability to formulate and communicate strategic advice relevant to child and youth mental health alcohol and other drugs issues.
• Ability to actively participate in an environment supporting contemporary human resource management practices, including equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, ethical behaviour, Public Sector Management Commission Standards, and associated Queensland Health policies.
• Strong understanding or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the mental health treatment service system including the complex interrelationships within the government, non-government and private sectors.

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.
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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.