An exciting permanent opportunity exists for you to the join Queensland Health as a Senior Policy Officer within the Legislative Projects Unit. Our unit’s mission is to lead a legislative reform and enhancement program for the statutory frameworks and regulatory instruments that apply to the mental health, alcohol and other drugs system to optimise operation and meet changing clinical and system priorities. You will work as part of a team that maintains statutory interagency agreements that apply to Queensland Health mental health, alcohol, and other drugs services and explore opportunities for regulatory reforms across the system.

Job details

An exciting permanent opportunity exists for you to the join Queensland Health as a Senior Policy Officer within the Legislative Projects Unit. Our unit's mission is to lead a legislative reform and enhancement program for the statutory frameworks and regulatory instruments that apply to the mental health, alcohol and other drugs system to optimise operation and meet changing clinical and system priorities

What you'll do

You will work as part of a team that maintains statutory interagency agreements that apply to Queensland Health mental health, alcohol, and other drugs services and explore opportunities for regulatory reforms across the system. The Senior Policy Officer, Legislative Projects Unit, undertakes research, and supports the analysis, development, and implementation of policy regarding statewide legislative and associated reforms across the mental health, alcohol and other drugs system.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Ability to research policy issues of a complex nature and the capacity to provide accurate and timely advice to management in relation to these issues.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the interpretation and requirements of relevant legislation and policy (e.g. the Mental Health Act 2016, Forensic Disability Act 2011 and the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000) and its complex interrelationship with government, non government and private sectors.

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.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CEQ642895 Senior Policy Officer AO6 RD (PDF, 630KB)
  Role Description