Communicable Diseases Branch are looking for a Public Health Officer – Advanced to join the Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Unit. In this role you will provide leadership, authoritative advice and expert direction for the development, implementation and monitoring of national and state funded BBV/STI policies and programs. You will support the Assistant Director, Policy, Programs and Planning to lead and oversee strategic policy, planning and delivery of complex and/or innovative BBV/STI interventions and work collaboratively and proactively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver on strategic commitments and support best practice local implementation of policies and programs.

Job details

What you'll do

• Provide high-level expertise in the application of evidence, theory, and judgement in planning, implementing, and evaluating blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections (BBV/STIs) policy and interventions in a range of settings with a focus on HIV. 
• Provide high-level authoritative advice to senior management, partners, and other stakeholders including representing Queensland Health in state and national forums and working groups, to influence strategic policy and delivery of complex and/or innovative BBV/STI interventions with a focus on HIV. 
• Demonstrate competencies and qualities of a successful supervisor and leader in managing change, building team capacity and capability, improving performance, and enhancing the quality of the work environment for a sub-speciality program team.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of a suite of system responses to position Queensland Health to respond to the increasing burden of BBV/STIs more effectively in the community.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• At least a tertiary degree qualification in Public Health or Health Promotion from a recognised institution. 
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the contemporary healthcare environment and the ability to apply a high level of knowledge, expertise, and skills to address BBV/STI issues in this environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialised level of knowledge, analysis, expertise, and skills to the development of systemic and effective statewide solutions to complex BBV/STI policy challenges with a focus on HIV. 
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills and ability to foster positive team environments and high functioning stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic change through shaping policy reforms, driving innovation and enabling quality improvement.
• Demonstrated flexibility in approach to work and working environment and willingness to participate in cross program initiatives.

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

• 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.

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
  
  QLD643987 Public Health Officer Advanced RD (PDF, 1.21MB)
  Role Description