The Director, Office of the Executive Director, Health Protection and Regulation Branch (HPRB) provides strategic advice and support to the Executive Director HPRB, and all HPRB Directors in the management and resolution of critical policy and operational issues impacting the Branch. The role includes leadership and oversight of the functions of the Office of the Executive Director HPRB and provides the conduct between the Office of the HPRB and the rest of the Branch, other Population Health Branches and external stakeholders relevant to the work of the HPRB.

Job details

Your key responsibilities:

• Providing independent, strategic, consistent, timely advice to the Executive Director as well as the HPRB leadership team regarding contentious, time-critical or confidential matters and other issues as required to ensure business continuity.
• Resolving issues, particularly contentious, time-critical or confidential matters as required by the HPRB Executive leadership team.
• Facilitating a strong and effective professional and consultative relationship with other Population Health Branches, Health and Hospital public health units and officers from other departments and key external stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining effective professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in the development of policies, practices and initiatives to ensure consistency with the Division's direction and corporate strategic intent.

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing and motivational skills and an ability to role model professional and expected behaviours and build strong peer relationships.
• A values-driven, decisive, transparent and inclusive leadership style that values and promotes the contribution of peers and subordinates in the development and implementation of solutions to organizational challenges and goals.
• A high-level ability to develop and drive change at a system level and a proven ability to deliver key public health priorities.
• Demonstrated capacity for innovation, creativity and sound judgement in a complex operational environment.

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.

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.

• Director Office of the Executive Director RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)