The Principal Planning Officer will contribute to the development of statewide service and/or system planning for Queensland Health through research, analysis and interpretation of data and information.

Job details

Your Key responsibilities:

• Develop statewide/system service needs analysis, statewide plans, system positions and other statewide planning products, to inform future service, policy, governance, planning and purchasing/commissioning decisions.
• Undertake health service/system research and critical analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and information to identify future priorities and issues for Queensland Health, to inform the efficient use of resources to create a sustainable health system, influence health service delivery and reform, and maximise the health gain for the Queensland population.
• Develop and present research, analysis, options and recommendations for strategic policy and service/system planning activities based on international, national and state current evidence/practice.

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Ability to develop service planning or system planning products in a large, complex service delivery organisation.
• Strong research and critical analysis skills including the ability to translate health literature, analyse data (at a minimum, experience with Microsoft Excel is required) and information to develop a range of products including system assessments, strategic or statewide service plans, reports, briefs, discussion papers, submissions and presentations.
• Ability to project manage, complex and time-critical projects, including the ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities and competing demands.

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.

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.

• Principal Planning Officer RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)