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Principal Policy Officer
Herston
We are looking for a Principal Policy Officer to join us in making a difference in suicide prevention and mental health service improvement across Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CEQ676704 |
| Closing date | 18-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Tanya Raineri |
| Contact details | 0402 476 602 Access the National Relay Service |
This role leads the development of strategic policy initiatives to support the care of people at risk of suicide across Queensland's mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention service system. You will drive statewide quality improvement and service development projects, ensuring evidence-based, timely and impactful outcomes that strengthen care across the sector.
What you'll do
- Lead the research, analysis and development of policy positions to strengthen suicide prevention across the mental health and alcohol and other drugs sector.
- Analyse health data, emerging trends and international best practice to inform evidence-based policy and service improvement initiatives.
- Provide high-level strategic advice and prepare briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence for senior executives and government stakeholders.
- Lead and manage complex, statewide health service improvement projects, ensuring delivery of quality outcomes within timeframes.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders including Hospital and Health Services, Primary Health Networks, peak bodies and people with lived experience.
About you
What we are looking for:
- Tertiary qualifications in public health, health policy, social sciences or a related discipline (postgraduate qualifications in policy or research highly desirable).
- Strong understanding of the mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention service system, including national priorities and cross-sector dynamics.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake rigorous research, interpret complex data and provide critical, strategic policy analysis.
- Proven experience preparing high-level written advice for senior executives, Ministers and external stakeholders.
- High-level project management skills with experience delivering complex, time-critical statewide initiatives and building collaborative stakeholder relationships.
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 such as tempo-rary, full time or part time.
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