Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within the Clinical Planning and Service Strategy Division | Career growth, training and development opportunities.

Job details

You will analyse components of service plans and other documentation related to service planning to support the provision of well-considered advice within the Department or to external stakeholders.

What you'll do 
•    Undertake analysis of data and research of clinical evidence to identify future priorities and issues for Queensland Health that informs the development and review of planning projects.
•    Develop and present research, analysis, options and recommendations for strategic policy and service planning activities based on international, national, and state resources.
•    Develop and contribute to the preparation of timely and professionally researched high-level briefing documents, submissions, discussion papers, correspondence and reports that draw together qualitative and quantitative information.
•    Develop tools and provide training in their application that will assist staff to achieve outcomes in service planning and assist in the transferability of these skills to other staff.
•    Use data programs, tools, and software to analyse a broad range of relevant data and present data in a variety of ways (charts & tables).
•    Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About you 
To be successful in this role, you will have:
•    Knowledge and understanding of the Queensland Health System, including key health priority areas, health system issues, the health needs of key population groups, and health service provision data.
•    Ability to source, critically analyse and interpret data and research including both qualitative and quantitative information to underpin policy the development statewide, strategic and system level and service planning, including identification of system priorities. 
•    Ability to extract data from large datasets, data management skills, demonstrated analytical skills and practical ability in complex data analysis and interrogation and interpreting and communicating the results.
•    Ability to use software for data analysis (e.g., R or similar, Excel, SQL, Power BI) and willingness to develop skills in the use of other software programs.

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
•    36.25 hour full time work week
•    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. 

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.  

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.

• CPSS638901 Principal Planning Officer RD (PDF, 214KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit