Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Queensland Health!

Job details

What you'll do

As the Principal Workforce Officer, you will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of statewide allied health workforce strategies and projects that strengthen workforce capacity, support future workforce pipelines, and advance clinical education, research, models of care, digital innovation and leadership initiatives. You will build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, representing Queensland Health in consultation, negotiation and collaboration with professional associations, educational institutions, registration authorities and industrial organisations on complex workforce matters. In this role, you will prepare high-quality reports, submissions, strategic plans and communications to support informed decision-making, while providing expert advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders on complex allied health workforce issues and priorities across Queensland Health.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• High level knowledge of Health Practitioner disciplines and experience in the delivery of workforce and allied health service delivery.
• Ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices, including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
• High level knowledge and ability to manage successful outcomes in complex projects and initiatives.
• Ability to provide authoritative advice to senior management on a range of complex workforce planning, reform and professional issues.

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

• 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 such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

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

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