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Principal Project Officer
Fortitude Valley
Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Digital Health Branch.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | IT & Telecommunications |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/EHQ679163 |
| Closing date | 10-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Kristy Palm |
| Contact details | 07 3542 6447 Access the National Relay Service |
The role
The Principal Project Officer reports to the Manager, Health Systems Management within the Digital Health Branch and is responsible for leading the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health system projects. This includes the provision of clinical and technical support for key business processes within the Intensive Care Unit Clinical Information System (ICU CIS) to improve efficiency, promote best practice principles and ensure equity of access to public hospital services. This role is heavily focused in clinical engagement as well as consumer interaction to support various clinical applications.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice to the Department of Health Executives, internal and external stakeholders, on best practice business processes and the intensive care clinical information system to ensure consistency with the organisational direction and strategic intent.
- Liaise with strategic reference groups and external vendors in relation to the development and design and configuration of clinical information systems to support the Digital Health Branch's agenda.
- Manage clinical information system projects in collaboration with the Hospital and Health Services to ensure solutions are responsive to customer needs.
About you
We are searching for someone who:
- A comprehensive understanding of the Queensland Health environment, with an understanding of clinical information systems and clinical service delivery pertaining to Intensive Care Services.
- Experience in Metavision would be advantageous.
- Advanced time management skills, including the ability to define tasks, set priorities and coordinate activities effectively to meet competing deadlines, with a track record of proven and sustained outcomes.
- Provide high quality, effective and efficient advice and subject matter expertise to users of the Intensive Care Information system across Queensland Health's business, both within and outside the ICU area.
- Demonstrated experience in applying project management methodologies, including the application of change management principles in order to optimise local or state-wide solutions, work practices and processes involved in clinical service delivery within a hospital environment.
- Proven ability to communicate with influence; interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and networks.
- Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative written advice to senior management on a range of complex organisational issues and the ability to prepare complex submissions, briefings, and reports.
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.
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