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Manager, Monitored Medicines Policy and RTPM
Brisbane
Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Queensland Health!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/HW691279 |
| Closing date | 14-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Clay Butler |
| Contact details | 0474 096 871 Access the National Relay Service |
What you'll do
As the Manager, Monitored Medicines Policy & RTPM Team, you will provide strategic leadership to a specialist team responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based policies, frameworks and legislative reforms relating to monitored medicines, including medicinal cannabis. You will drive transformational change through business improvement initiatives, workforce capability development and the cultivation of a positive, high-performing team culture, while ensuring the delivery of safe, accountable and high-quality services. Leading complex policy and legislative projects under the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019, you will monitor emerging research, trends and best practice to inform regulatory and policy improvements and provide expert advice, reports, briefings and submissions to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Working collaboratively across the Department, Hospital and Health Services, government agencies, healthcare providers, regulatory bodies and national organisations, you will build and maintain strong strategic partnerships, lead high-level consultations and represent Queensland Health in complex negotiations and discussions. You will also oversee governance, compliance, risk management and legislative obligations relating to the regulation of scheduled medicines in Queensland, while mentoring and supporting staff to achieve organisational objectives and deliver customer-focused outcomes.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
- Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, identify innovative solutions, and align team efforts with organisational priorities.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
- Communication: Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of building and maintaining productive working relationships, fostering teamwork and representing the interest of the Department in dealings with stakeholders.
- Governance and Risk Management: Knowledge of the Queensland and Australian health system regulatory frameworks and a commitment to maintaining high standards of practice through effective governance, compliance, and risk management.
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
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