Take the next step in your career with this exciting permanent opportunity within Clinical Excellence Queensland. In this exciting role you will undertake a lead role in the analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of statutory policies to ensure the proper and effective operation of the Mental Health Act 2016 and the protection of consumer rights and the rights of victims. Join a team like no other with career support to take you further!

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What you'll do 

As the Principal Policy and Project Officer within Mental Health Alcahol & Other Drugs Branch (MHAOD), you will undertake a lead role in the analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of statutory policies to ensure the proper and effective operation of the Mental Health Act 2016 and the protection of consumer rights and the rights of victims. Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide expert advice on complex sensitive and time critical matters in relation to the Mental Health Act 2016 and other legislation or system-wide policies, procedures and issues that impact on the rights and interests of consumers and victims.
• Analyse, develop, implement and evaluate statutory policy relating to the Mental Health Act 2016, including legislative reform and statutory policies of the Chief Psychiatrist.
• Coordinate lived experience engagement, participation and co-design within the Chief Psychiatrist policy development portfolio.
• Lead and manage complex projects and activities of significant scope and strategic importance within the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies to ensure the delivery of timely and quality project outcomes.
• Actively contribute to the development of education and information resources required to ensure the proper and effective administration of the Mental Health Act 2016.

For further information about this role please see the attached Role Description. 

About you

We are searching for someone who demonstrates:

• Expert knowledge of the interpretation and requirements of the Mental Health Act 2016 and associated policy or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
• Substantial knowledge of national and state mental health policy and mental health service provision issues.
• High level project management skills including the ability to manage and evaluate projects, utilise relevant systems and effectively integrate related activities to achieve project deliverables and outcomes.
• High level interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to consult, negotiate and manage stakeholder relationships.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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 such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CEQ642303 PPPO AO7 RD (PDF, 499KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants