Advance your career with a meaningful opportunity in the System Policy Branch. We are seeking a passionate and strategic leader to join us as Manager, System Policy. In this key role, you will lead a team focused on analysing critical policy issues, particularly at the intersection of child protection and the tertiary healthcare system in Queensland.

Job details

What you'll do

• Provide timely and well-researched strategic policy advice to senior management in Queensland Health and to the Minister for Health in relation to Queensland Health's position at a whole-of-government level.
• Effectively coordinate the Queensland Health response to the Commission of Inquiry into the Child Safety System.
• Establish and maintain networks with internal and external stakeholders, including with experts in relevant policy areas to obtain accurate and timely advice and guidance regarding the development and implementation of policy.
• Provide expert level qualitative and quantitative advice and direction to Queensland Health divisions, state-wide clinical networks, Hospital and Health Services and other stakeholders and ensure advice is consistent with Queensland Health and government priorities and policies.
• Represent Queensland Health at an inter-agency level to progress and resolve policy issues.
• Oversee, formulate and manage the development and implementation of appropriate Branch and Departmental strategic and inter-agency policies, protocols and communication strategies.
• Lead and manage consultation processes with internal, external and government stakeholders in development of data and information that informs strategic policy and programs.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills based on experience building and leading high-functioning teams.
• Strategic, conceptual, critical thinking, and analytical capability relevant to a range of social and health priority areas and a proven track record in identifying, negotiating, influencing, and implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Project management skills, including the capability to develop, implement, analyse, and evaluate policy and program-related projects.
• Written and oral communication, consultation, and negotiation skills, including the ability to prepare and present major and complex policy-related reports, and to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment, and with key community and individual stakeholders.

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.ﾠ

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QLD641093 Manager RD (PDF, 1.30MB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 938KB)
  Application Kit