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Principal Policy Advisor, Trauma


Level 24, 400 George Street, Brisbane

The Trauma Team at the Queensland Mental Health Commission facilitates the implementation of The Queensland Trauma Strategy 2024-2029 by working across government, non-government and community. The Trauma Strategy identifies how trauma-informed approaches can be improved and embedded across a wide range of service and system settings.

Reporting to the Project Manager, Trauma Strategy, you will play a key role in leading the design, development and supporting early implementation of a cross-agency trauma-informed framework that will support policy, practice and operational considerations across government.

You will have a strong understanding of trauma and trauma-informed practices and approaches and how embedding these approaches at an agency and systems level can improve service experiences and outcomes for people who have experienced trauma.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/QMHC643534
Closing date 02-Jul-2025
Job duration Up to 11 months, possible extension
Contact person Sean Popovich
Contact details 07 3244 9251
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Last updated
2 May 2023

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