The Strategy and Coordination Branch are looking for a Senior Health Promotion Officer to join their BreastScreen Queensland (BSQ) Program. In this role you will support the population screening program, BreastScreen Queensland, including system-wide planning, strategy development, policy development, policy analysis and strategy evaluation of a range of multi-strategy interventions in line with national, state and departmental policy and planning directions.

Job details

What you'll do

• Apply evidence, theory and judgement in planning, implementing and evaluating services and initiatives addressing breast cancer screening.
• Coordinate, planning, strategy development, monitoring and evaluation of preventive health services and programs addressing breast cancer screening.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders including national partners, state government departments, clinical networks, health service providers and non-government service providers, to build preventative health capacity in the sector and improve the delivery of preventive health initiatives to respond to emerging trends.
• Provide professional advice to senior management, partners and other stakeholders to influence the strategic planning and delivery of complex and innovative breast cancer screening related preventive health initiatives and service delivery models.
• Prepare complex documents and other information associated with the planning implementation monitoring and evaluation of breast cancer screening strategies and initiatives including discussion documents, reports, project plans and briefing notes. 

About you

We are searching for someone who has: 

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to apply high level knowledge, expertise and skills addressing cancer screening issues in a complex population health environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based principles to facilitate novel solutions to complex public health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to design and manage cancer screening projects policies and strategies involving stakeholders from a range of disciplines and lead change within quality, time and budget constraints.
• Proven effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare timely, accurate and responsive and well organised briefings, reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyse information and interpret data on complex issues to inform policy development related to cancer screening initiatives. 

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.

Documents

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

• Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CSQ657157 Senior Health Promotion Officer RD (PDF, 1.10MB)
  Role Description