Are you looking for a new adventure? Perhaps adding to your skillset? The Mental Health Alcohol and other Drugs Strategy and Planning Branch (MHAOD) are seeking an experienced policy officer to undertake specific policy work related to the development and implementation of the broad policy framework for child and youth mental health under 'Better Care Together'. In this role you will coordinate and undertake a range of projects and associated strategic activities to support the successful implementation of Queensland Health led child and young people mental health and alcohol initiatives and priorities under Better Care Together and the Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health Suicide and Prevention Agreement.

Job details

The Mental Health Alcohol and other Drugs Strategy and Planning Branch (MHAOD) are seeking an experienced policy officer to undertake specific policy work related to the development and implementation of the broad policy framework for child and youth mental health under 'Better Care Together'. In this role you will coordinate and undertake a range of projects and associated strategic activities to support the successful implementation of Queensland Health led child and young people mental health and alcohol initiatives and priorities under Better Care Together and the Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health Suicide and Prevention Agreement. 

What you'll do 

• Identify, research and analyse policy issues and undertake development of new policy positions on issues of significance for children and young people mental health, alcohol and other drug initiatives and programs under Better Care Together.
• Undertake a range of tasks and policy development projects related to the delivery of clinical services for child and youth mental health alcohol and other drug services.
• Lead and manage projects specified in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies to ensure the delivery of timely and quality project outcomes.
• Liaise, consult and develop partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders including Department of Health, Hospital and Health Services, other government departments, professional groups, consumers, families, carers and community organisations to inform and promote child and youth mental health policy
• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders and senior management on mental health policy and specific issues relating to the implementation of projects.

For further details about this role please see the attached role description. 

About you

We are searching for someone who demonstrates:

• Ability to manage projects, undertake research, interpret tends and provide detailed critical analysis of reports, discussion papers and other document and to provide advice on policies and strategies and capacity to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions.
• High level strategic, conceptual, leadership and analytical skills relevant to a range of social and health priority areas.
• High level verbal communication skills, including experience to confidently and clearly negotiate and present complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• High level policy, planning and project management skills and ability to formulate and communicate strategic advice relevant to child and youth mental health alcohol and other drugs issues.
• Ability to actively participate in an environment supporting contemporary human resource management practices.
• Strong understanding or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the mental health treatment service system.

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

• 38 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.

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.

• CPSS644129 Principal Policy Officer AO7 RD (PDF, 643KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants