Take the next step in your career with this exciting, full-time opportunity within our Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch. Support, manage and execute statewide quality improvement and service development projects and/or project activities to enable the timely and effective delivery of complex and sensitive state-wide initiatives to improve the care of people with suicidality.

Job details

What you'll do

As the Senior Project Officer, you will collaborate with stakeholders from across Queensland Health, and non-government, private and intergovernmental agencies. Key responsibilities will encompass supporting suicide prevention projects including data analysis, documentation, effective governance and fostering strong relationships.  This role plays an important part in supporting the successful implementation of Queensland Health's suicide prevention initiatives and the broader priorities of Better Care Together: a plan for Queensland's state-funded mental health alcohol and other drug services to 2027. Please see the attached Role Description for key responsibilities. 

About you

The successful applicant will have strong writing skills, be experienced at supporting and undertaking projects, and preparing policy or planning materials for a range of audiences. Your communication skills will be exceptional, and you will have a demonstrated ability to negotiate with, and influence, stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes. You will have a proven track record in analysing and interpreting data and translating it into well-informed health planning, policy or strategy.

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated experience in the management and support of projects, preferably in a social and/or health policy environment and desirably with a mental health alcohol and other drugs and suicide prevention focus.
• Proven track record in critically analysing and interpreting data and information to underpin planning, policy and strategy development in health and other intersecting portfolios.
• Proven ability to develop high quality written materials and the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly, accurately, and confidently with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge, or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of mental health, alcohol and other drugs issues and priorities at a national and state level.

Why work with us?

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

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing & development

• 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.
• 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.

• Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CEQ653070 Senior Project Officer RD (PDF, 1.03MB)
  Role Description