Join the Health and Safety Unit with this exciting, fixed term temporary opportunity based in Brisbane City. As the Manager, Workforce Security your role will lead the development of statewide workforce security standards and support resources to address the unique security risks related to healthcare environments. Apply for this role now!Reporting to the Director, Safety Policy and Assurance your role will be responsible for leading the development, enhancement or embedding of workforce security considerations and support across Queensland Health statewide policies, systems and practices.The successful personYou will have demonstrated:Extensive knowledge and experience with contemporary health, safety and security strategies and initiatives, including national and state policies, legislation, standards and trends, and the ability to apply that knowledge to develop and implement effective systems, policies and programs within a large public sector organisation.A record of achievement in developing, implementing, evaluating and continually improving strategic organisation-wide health, safety and security management systems and strategies within complex environments.Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse performance data and provide strategic advice and reports to drive systems improvement.Ability to successfully lead a team in delivering workforce security programs, positive safety cultures, and outcomes.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships and effectively liaise and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to facilitate their cooperation and support to achieve desired outcomes.Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to achieve goals and meet deadlines, including managing multiple projects and tasks in a complex environment.About usThe 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.The Health and Safety Unit partners with stakeholders across Queensland Health to provide strategic and statewide leadership and guidance on all matters pertaining to work health, safety and wellbeing (WHSW), including: designing policy architecture to enable and inform the delivery of operational health and safety services, workplace rehabilitation and wellbeing initiatives; providing expert advice to the organisation and operational health and safety teams on the identification and management of physical and psychosocial hazards and risks for the workplace; providing specialist advice and services to Hospital and Health Services (HHSs).A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environmentCompetitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loadingFlexible working arrangementsCareer training and developmentHow to applyTo apply for this opportunity:A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.Further informationWe 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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