The purpose of this role is to undertake specific policy work related to the development and implementation of the broad policy framework for child and youth mental health under Better Care Together: a plan for Queensland’s state-funded mental health alcohol and other drug services to 2027 (Better Care Together).

Job details

Key responsibilities:

• Identify, research and analyse policy issues and undertake development of new policy positions on issues of significance for children and young people mental health, alcohol and other drug initiatives and programs under Better Care Together.
• Undertake a range of tasks and policy development projects related to the delivery of clinical services for child and youth mental health alcohol and other drug services.
• Lead and manage projects specified in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies to ensure the delivery of timely and quality project outcomes.

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Ability to manage projects, undertake research, interpret tends and provide detailed critical analysis of reports, discussion papers and other document and to provide advice on policies and strategies and capacity to develop reports, discussion papers and submissions.
• High level strategic, conceptual, leadership and analytical skills relevant to a range of social and health priority areas.
• High level verbal communication skills, including experience to confidently and clearly negotiate and present complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

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 (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• Principal Policy Officer RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)