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Principal Policy Officer
Brisbane
This role leads a range of aged care strategic policy and program activities to enable Queensland Health to efficiently and effectively discharge its system manager functions.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SPP683596 |
| Closing date | 12-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 1 x 6 months and 1 x until 30 June 2027 |
| Contact person | Sandra Smith |
| Contact details | 07 2100 8576 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key responsibilities:
- Undertake research, environmental scanning and critical analysis to identify and advise on future aged care strategic policy challenges, opportunities, priorities and issues.
- Initiate and manage, in consultation with key stakeholders, the development of aged care strategic policies that address priority health issues, population groups and reforms in the health system.
- Provide expert advice and support on the development of State-wide aged care strategic policy for Queensland Health.
Role fit
The essential requirements for this role are:
- high-level strategic, conceptual, leadership and analytical skills relevant to a range of social and health priority areas.
- the ability to manage projects, undertake research, interpret trends and provide detailed critical analysis of reports, discussion papers and other documentation and to provide advice on policies and strategies.
- high-level verbal communication skills, including experience confidently and clearly negotiating and presenting 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
- 36.25 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).
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