The Policy and Strategy Lead, Strategic Initiatives Unit (SIU) provides strategic, authoritative and expert leadership, advice and direction. This role will optimise individual, community and population health outcomes through expert integration of behavioural science and health promotion principles in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, policies, strategies and action plans.

Job details

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide expert statewide leadership, focus and direction to plan, develop, operationalise and evaluate policies, strategies and action planning documents to support the delivery of public health programs and services in Queensland consistent with national and state government strategies.
• Optimise policy, strategy and program outcomes through multidisciplinary approaches which recognise and address the cognitive, social, structural and environmental drivers influencing health choices.
• Provide authoritative advice to high level internal and external stakeholders, including Queensland Government senior executives, peak professional associations and bodies, in relation to a broad scope of matters.

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated high level strategic leadership to drive and deliver strategic priorities and objectives through developing and overseeing the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of statewide, equitable, public health policies, strategies, programs, services and activities.
• Demonstrated high level understanding of behavioural science at individual, community and population levels and how insights can be applied to health promotion programs and strategies to improve effectiveness and outcomes.
• Demonstrated expert ability to consult and provide authoritative expert advice and guidance on complex public health policy matters associated with large-scale, multi-partner and complex systems to internal and external stakeholders including government executives and peak organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships across Queensland's public health system.
• Outstanding written communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing strategic and operational plans, impactful reports and government briefs.
• Outstanding leadership skills and an ability to mentor, inspire and empower staff in line with contemporary human resource and management practices.

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.

• Policy and Strategy Lead RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)