Exciting Role- Permanent, Full-time, Brisbane CBD | This role will have a strong focus on the statewide support of the Incident Management System, including training, system support and change management processes

Job details

The role  
As a Senior Project Officer in the Disaster Management Branch with Queensland Health, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance on emergency incident management policy, planning, and education. Operating within the framework of Queensland Health's core values, you will collaborate closely with senior and supervising staff across Divisions and Hospital and Health Services. Your responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of disaster management projects, utilizing Queensland Health's project management methodologies to ensure effective outcomes.

A key aspect of your role will involve facilitating the development of local education and training content in partnership with subject matter experts, as well as coordinating the scheduling and delivery of educational interventions. You will actively contribute to service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in service provision. Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be essential as you liaise, consult, and collaborate to manage expectations, mitigate risks, and drive positive change. Additionally, you will uphold professional standards and ethical decision-making processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including those related to workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination policies.

In times of emergency, you will participate in SHECC activations as part of the Incident Management Team, demonstrating your readiness to effectively manage and respond to crises. Your role will also involve preparing high-level correspondence, including ministerial and executive communications, in a timely and professional manner, adhering to departmental guidelines. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by contributing to the resilience and preparedness of Queensland Health's emergency response capabilities while championing excellence in emergency incident management practices throughout the organization.

The successful person
You will have demonstrated: 
•    Proven ability to work effectively within a team setting to contribute to the development of project plans, deliver outputs and manage competing work priorities to meet agreed deadlines and commitments.
•    Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to consult and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders to form collaborative solutions and implement appropriate strategic responses.
•    Demonstrated ability to work with confidential material and respect confidentiality boundaries. 
•    Demonstrated ability to develop and implement initiatives, frameworks, policy, and projects in relation to organisational learning and capability development.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary principles of disaster management.
•    Experience in the development and delivery of ICT enabled project training and support, including relevant artifacts, is highly desirable.
•    Experience of working in an Emergency Operations Centre is desirable but not essential.

About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Disaster Management Branch has custodianship of the State Health Emergency Coordination Centre (SHECC) and leads statewide governance and planning for disaster and emergency incident management, including counterterrorism and major events planning. 

Benefits 
•    A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment 
•    Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
•    Flexible working arrangements
•    Diverse work culture
•    Career training and development

How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
•    Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), 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.

• OCHO575179 Senior Project Officer RD (PDF, 173KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit