Exciting New Role where you can make a difference, on a new statewide team setting up a new program - Permanent, Full/Part Time, location able to be negotiated | Lead and contribute to planning and future directions statewide preventive health/health promotion initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women | Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons

Job details

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

The role will

•    Manage development, implementation and evaluation of statewide preventive health initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women 
•    Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, peoples and communities to support preventive health and ensure culturally appropriate delivery of preventive health interventions to reach rural and metropolitan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women.
•    Prepare and provide high-level analytical advice to guide the practical application of contemporary evidence and theory in preventive health policy, interventions and reform in a range of settings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women. 
•    Contribute to preventive health and equity research and evaluation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls in priority settings and ensure findings are shared to build the evidence base.

The successful person
You will have demonstrated: 

•    High level ability to critically analyse information and data and provide evidence-based advice to colleagues, senior management, and other stakeholders on a range of preventive health issues, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.
•    High level planning and project management skills including experience in the coordination, of statewide preventive health interventions or initiatives, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.
•    High level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team, communicate confidently and persuasively, and undertake effective negotiation and consultation processes.
•    Highly motivated with a demonstrated flexibility in approach to work and the working environment.

Mandatory qualifications, registrations and other requirements
•    The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree in Health Promotion or Public Health.  Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of duties.
•    Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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 Division delivers policies, programs, services and regulatory functions that aim to improve the health of the Queensland population by promoting and protecting health and wellbeing, detecting and preventing disease and injury; and supporting high quality healthcare service delivery.  
  
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.
•    Members of one or more priority communities as identified by the Queensland Women and Girls Health Strategy including women with disability, rural and remote women and / or member of LGBTIQ+ community are encouraged to apply. 

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.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QPHSS576408 Senior Health Promotion Officer RD (PDF, 224KB)
  Role Description