A temporary opportunity to lead the strategic development and implementation of Queensland Health’s First Nations health workforce agenda, ensuring alignment with statewide health priorities and cultural safety principles.

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The role

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join the Health Workforce Division as the Senior Director, Office of the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Officer. This is a pivotal executive role responsible for shaping and delivering a strategic First Nations health workforce agenda across Queensland.

You will lead a high-performing team and collaborate with key stakeholders—including Hospital and Health Services, government agencies, universities, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health sector—to grow and sustain a culturally safe, skilled, and responsive First Nations health workforce.

This role is central to influencing policy, driving reform, and ensuring that Queensland Health's workforce strategies are aligned with the broader goal of improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will provide strategic advice to the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, the Director-General Queensland Health, the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Officer and the Chief First Nations Health Officer, and represent Queensland at high-level intergovernmental forums.

The Successful Person

You are a strategic leader with a deep understanding of First Nations health and workforce development. You bring:

• Demonstrated experience in First Nations health reform, workforce policy, and program implementation.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver high-level strategic advice and influence senior decision-makers.
• Strong cultural capability and a commitment to advancing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a track record of building enduring partnerships across sectors.
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to lead teams and initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.

You will be expected to lead with integrity, drive innovation, and foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and excellence. 

Where the successful candidate is an existing public sector employee, it may be managed through a higher duties arrangement.

About the Division

The Division leads the growth, support, and retention of a skilled, diverse, and responsive health workforce through driving innovative statewide workforce policy, planning, regulation, and leadership development to meet the needs of communities and our health system—now and into the future.

The Division builds and sustains the people behind Queensland health system with a focus on rural, remote, and priority communities. Strategically shaping and strengthening the capability, sustainability, and cultural safety of Queensland's health workforce, ensures every role, profession, and community has the right people with the right skills in the right place.

Benefits of working with the Department of Health:

By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success.  You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

To reflect the diversity within the communities and people we support and serve, we seek to hire a workforce that is both representative and diverse. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we are committed to supporting you in your career with us.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.

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.

• EA647399 Senior Director Office of the CATSIHWO_RD (PDF, 424KB)
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