Reporting to the Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professions, the Workforce Development Officer provides strategic advice and leadership to strengthen workforce capability, transformation and service redesign across the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professions.

Job details

The role partners with stakeholders to design, implement and evaluate sustainable, culturally safe and evidence-based workforce initiatives that enhance service delivery and improve health outcomes for First Nations communities across Queensland.

What you'll do 

• Provide high-quality, timely advice on workforce transformation, capability development, governance and performance improvement strategies.
• Lead and support workforce development initiatives, including training, clinical education programs, and service redesign projects aligned with First Nations workforce priorities.
• Analyse and interpret workforce data, research and budgets to inform strategy, business cases, project planning and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain policies, systems, procedures and reports to support implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including community-controlled organisations, government agencies and professional networks, to drive collaborative and sustainable outcomes.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues and primary health care principles.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement culturally safe workforce development programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Proven analytical, project management and problem-solving skills to support workforce transformation.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build influential partnerships across community, government and health sectors.

Mandatory Requirements:

• To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
• Relevant Diploma qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or Primary Health Care Practice).
• For Health Practitioners: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

Why work with us?

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.

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. 

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.

• QH Applicant Pack_20251027 (PDF)
  
  HW676323 Workforce Development Officer HWF4 RD (PDF)