Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity as a Manager, Disaster Management Branch within Operational Capacity and Continuity Division!

Job details

The Operational Capacity and Continuity Division comprises of the following branches: Disaster Management Branch (DMB), Queensland Patient Access Coordination Hub (QPACH) and Olympics and Majoy Events Coordination Unit.

What you'll do:

As a Manager, Disaster management branch, you will provide key program leadership to lead the development and implementation of a state-wide training and exercise program for disaster management in Queensland Health, in close collaboration with QAS and agency partners. You will also provide strategic and specialist advice in relation to incident management, major events and projects, ensuring principles of project management, compliance, reporting and improvement processes are observed. As a Manager, Disaster Management Branch you will be required to prepare high quality and complex reports, briefings, business cases and other communication on a wide range of strategic and operational disaster management and major events issues.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs of work in complex environments, with range of stakeholders, utilising sound program management methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement initiatives, frameworks, policy and projects in relation to organisational learning and capability development in the disaster management sector.
• High-level experience in disaster management training and exercises.

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.

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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  OCC679643 RD (PDF)