Principal Project Officer

Exciting Role- Temporary, Full-time, Herston | Lead, manage and undertake state-wide safety and quality projects in mental health alcohol and other drugs care with a focus on initiatives that improve access and navigation though mental health alcohol and other drugs care - including phone-based access and navigation.
The role
The role is responsible for leading and managing statewide quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing the care of consumers in mental health, alcohol, and other drugs services, with a focus on access and navigation. The successful candidate will provide leadership, support, and guidance to team members, and collaborate with key stakeholders both within and outside Queensland Health, including government departments, consumers, carers, and community organisations. They will play a key role in developing partnerships, consulting on project deliverables, and ensuring projects align with Clinical Excellence Queensland's Project Management Framework.
The position will require the preparation of high-level briefing documents, submissions, and reports to provide strategic advice to senior management, the Department Executive, and the Minister's office. The role also involves representing the Clinical Governance Unit and the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist on state-wide committees, ensuring health service responses are innovative and meet the needs of people with mental health and substance use disorders. Additionally, the role will manage human, financial, and physical resources, ensuring high standards of productivity and adherence to Queensland Health's values, policies, and service quality standards.
The successful person
To succeed in this role, you will need a solid understanding of the mental health, alcohol, and other drugs service system, as well as the complex relationships between government, non-government, and private sectors. You should also have proven experience in designing, managing, and implementing complex statewide initiatives aimed at improving consumer safety and service quality, with a focus on service delivery, coordination, access, and navigation.
Additionally, you will have strong analytical, policy interpretation, and data evaluation skills, with the ability to integrate multiple activities to achieve outcomes. You will also possess excellent teamwork, negotiation, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with effective written communication abilities for producing reports, briefings, project documentation, discussion papers, and submissions.
About us
The 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.
Clinical Excellence Queensland (CEQ) has a mission to partner with health services, clinicians, and consumers to drive measurable improvement in patient care through the continual pursuit of excellence. CEQ is committed to a client-first approach; through building strong relationships and understanding the needs and aspirations of our clients, we are best able to achieve our mission.
 
Benefits 
• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment 
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and diversity ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ) .
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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