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Putting Queensland Kids First Health Equity Engagement Lead
South Brisbane
Children's Health Queensland (CHQ) takes a leadership role in ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families have access to high-quality healthcare that prioritises their cultural, emotional and spiritual needs. The Putting Queensland Kids First (PQKF) Health Equity Engagement Lead provides high-level cultural and specialist advice, leadership and consultation to inform the planning, implementation and improvement of statewide child and family health and development initiatives delivered through PQKF.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H26CHQ696650 |
| Closing date | 24-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Meghann O'Connor |
| Contact details | 0417 336 578 Access the National Relay Service |
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
About the Team
The PQKF statewide support team partners with health services across Queensland to support the delivery of high-quality, consistent early years care in community settings. The team provides clinical, operational and engagement expertise to drive implementation, improvement and integration of services. The team is responsible for:
- Statewide Leadership in Clinical Governance, Workforce Planning, and Networked Care
- Statewide Leadership in Clinical Training and Development
- Statewide Systems Leadership in Community Digital Solutions Design
The Putting Queensland Kids First program consists of various services that include: Child and Family Health Service, Community Hearing Screening, Child Development Service, Connecting2u, and Sustained Health Home Visiting, all of which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families may engage with during their childhood.
About the Role
In this role you will utilise CHQ's resources to maximise the positive impact we have for children, young people and families (Leader of Function) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:
You will fulfil the accountabilities of this role in accordance with the CHQ HHS core values and as outlined below.
- Provide high-level cultural advice to PQKF leaders, services and partners on culturally safe and responsive planning, implementation and improvement.
- Lead and coordinate statewide cultural consultation and engagement to inform PQKF priorities, service planning and improvement.
- Analyse service access, activity, engagement, experience and outcomes to identify inequities, emerging issues and service gaps and recommend appropriate responses.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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