The role
The Principal Policy Officer is responsible for collaborating with relevant areas within Queensland Health, across government and with external stakeholders to deliver high-quality strategic support, guidance, and advice for, and to, health statutory agencies.

This role offers and exciting opportunity to:

• manage key projects such as significant appointments and board development forums and activities
• prepare high-level briefing documents, submissions, correspondence, and reports with exceptional attention to detail
• undertake compliance audits, research and environmental scanning and analysis as needed
• build and maintain networks with internal and external stakeholders including key officers within health statutory agencies
• contribute to continuous improvement activities.

The successful person

To be considered for this role you will:

• be able to demonstrate high level knowledge of strategic policy, legislative requirements, planning processes and other whole-of-government requirements relevant to health statutory agencies (or the ability to rapidly acquire the knowledge)
• be able to demonstrate the ability to diligently coordinate multiple tasks, set priorities and achieve results within tight deadlines
• have proven high-level written and oral communication skills, including developing strategic policy advice on complex and sensitive issues
• apply high level analytical skills, including the capacity to interpret and apply legislation and government policy
• be able to cultivate and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders
• be able to demonstrate sound project management skills and experience in projects within large, complex service delivery environments
• demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• demonstrate the behavioural competencies outlined in the role description, namely: lead strategically; drive accountability and outcomes; demonstrate sound governance; build enduring relationships; and pursue continuous growth.

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.
The Strategy, Policy and Reform Division drives the strategic agenda for health in Queensland. Key strategic functions are brought together under the Office of the Deputy Director-General, from developing policies and legislation to guide and protect the health of the community, to designing communications activities, campaigns and strategies to engage and empower Queenslanders, to leading and managing Queensland Health's system sustainability reform.
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

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your current resume and a short written response (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements for the role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.