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Senior Advisor
Brisbane CBD
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Advisor to join the Department of Health for an exciting fixed-term temporary opportunity for 6 months | In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering contemporary career entry pathways and learning and workforce development initiatives that support current and future workforce needs across Queensland Health.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CSD680719 |
| Closing date | 28-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months |
| Contact person | Ayeesha Allen |
| Contact details | 0422 038 034 Access the National Relay Service |
The role
As the Senior Advisor, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality career entry pathways, learning and workforce development that support Queensland Health's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Manager Attraction, you will engage with stakeholders across Queensland to design and implement initiatives that address capability gaps and strengthen workforce pipelines.
The successful person
You will have:
- High-level communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse teams.
- Specialist knowledge and experience in delivering career entry, learning, and workforce development initiatives, including contemporary approaches to attraction, capability building and early career pipelines.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop business cases, project plans, and progress reports.
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate career entry and workforce development programs, ensuring high-quality delivery, continuous improvement and positive participant experiences.
- Experience in providing high-level HR advice in a complex environment, including legislative compliance and continuous improvement strategies.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
Corporate Services Division (CSD) partners with the Department of Health and Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) to provide contemporary expert advice and specialist corporate services.
We have the agility to work across the health system to deliver these services through our branches Business Services, Corporate Enterprise Solutions, Finance, Governance, Assurance and Information Management, Human Resources, Legal, Supply Chain Surety and System Procurement—all underpinned by culturally inclusive values.
Benefits
- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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