Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within our Clinical Planning and Service Strategy Division.

Job details

The Manager, System Planning Branch (SPB) is responsible for driving and overseeing a range of health service planning functions including strategic and statewide health service planning.  SPB assesses statewide health service requirements, service supply and service capacity; develops statewide plans as well as supporting local health service planning; and informs investment priorities for service development and infrastructure initiatives.  In addition, SPB undertakes time-limited projects on specific areas that contribute to the development of health services including statewide, HHS and clinically specific planning and strategy. 

What you'll do

You will identify strategic and statewide planning gaps and opportunities to address system issues and priorities and support HHS and other identified stakeholders to undertake local health service planning and/or develop proposals for statewide services. You will provide expert level health service, strategic, system planning advice and direction to Queensland Health Divisions, Queensland Clinical Networks, Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) and other stakeholders, consistent with Queensland Health and government priorities and policies. You will lead and manage consultation processes with internal, external and government stakeholders in the development of research and information that informs strategic/system planning and service plans while also managing staff to achieve defined project outcomes.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Proven ability to develop and manage a team in a large, complex service delivery organisation, using contemporary human resource management practices in line with legislation, departmental directives and performance planning, review and succession planning.
• Proven ability to lead a team, to achieve defined project outcomes, while driving a collaborative working environment and developing a team to work at the top of their capability requirements.
• Proven ability to lead a team to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service planning advice while managing diverse stakeholder groups and application of project management techniques to meet the objectives of complex time-critical projects.
• Proven high level ability to source, critically analyse and interpret research including both qualitative and quantitative information to underpin the development of statewide, strategic and system level service planning including identification of system priorities.
• High level knowledge of health priority areas; the health needs of key population groups; and key health system issues.
• High level written analytical and communication skills, including ability to compile analytical reports, discussion papers and planning documents.

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 & professional development

• 36.25 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.
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

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, 938KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CPSS641002 Manager RD (PDF, 712KB)
  Role Description