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TMP Principal Policy Officer


Brisbane

Are you looking for a new adventure? Come join Population Health Division as a Principal Policy Officer where you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives and divisional priorities, including the current review of the Clinical Services Capability Framework, which will involve supporting CSCF Governance Committee and its sub-committees, providing guidance and recommendations for amendments and updates, and coordinating the development of new CSCF modules and private health facilities companion documents.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/PH671614
Closing date 23-Dec-2025
Job duration 12 months
Contact person Siobhan Kelton
Contact details 0439 762 662
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Your key responsibilities:

  • Provide timely, high-quality strategic policy and program advice and support in relation to the strategic initiatives and the advancement of divisional priorities informed by research, analysis and relevant quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring consistency and alignment with the departments policy and guidelines.
  • Manage and maintain strong, positive relationships across government and with the private and non-government sectors, including through the ongoing coordination of multiple committees, utilising highly developed communication skills and ensuring effective outcomes are achieved.
  • Coordinate and lead the development, review and continuous improvement of complex CSCF modules, private health facilities companion documents, and other documents, and contribute to the development of options for best practice in the planning and/or provision of health services. 

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

  • Proven skills in researching and analysing complex issues and providing high quality and timely advice and options to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, including experience providing general executive, secretariat and project support to committees and other advisory bodies.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining sustainable and productive relationships with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and outcomes for government in complex and sensitive environments.  

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).

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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