Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy and Planning Branch | Career growth, training and development opportunities.

Job details

You will provide leadership in MHAOD strategy, planning and program development, that is evidence informed and consistent with relevant national and state policy directions.

What you'll do 
•    Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective MHAOD strategies and service initiatives, to deliver on Queensland Government priorities.
•    Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders across government and non-government sectors.
•    Represent Queensland Health in intra-governmental, intergovernmental, and external forums.
•    Prepare and coordinate timely and high-quality reports, submissions, briefing notes, correspondence, presentations, and other documentation.
•    Provide leadership, development, and management of the program of work to achieve identified priorities and organizational, business, and operational outcomes.

About you 
To be successful in this role, you will have:
•    Expert knowledge or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of mental health, alcohol and other drugs issues and priorities at a national and state level, particularly related to community mental health supports required before and following a disaster event.
•    High level and demonstrated interpersonal skills in negotiation, influencing, advocacy, communication, consultation and harnessing the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders at strategic and operational levels, including health professionals, government agencies and non-government organizations. 
•    High level and demonstrated policy, planning and project leadership and management skills and the demonstrated ability to formulate and communicate strategic advice relevant to mental health alcohol and other drugs health issues.

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. 

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.  

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 (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• CPSS638432 Manager RD (PDF, 184KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit