This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your specialist knowledge to improve workplace mental health outcomes for Queensland. In this role, you will design initiatives and programs related to the organisation's strategy to support thriving workplaces across Queensland.
At the Office of Industrial Relations, we're committed to improving work health and safety in Queensland. Our team of specialised health experts provides advice with an emphasis on critical risk for psychological health at work.
About The Team
The Specialised Health and Safety Unit is committed to improving work health and safety in Queensland. Our team of specialised health experts provides advice with an emphasis on critical risk for psychological health at work. We are a supportive bunch and passionate about what we do.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications in Psychology and/or health sciences, with a significant psychology component are highly desirable. Ability to conceptualise, develop and apply innovative and practical solutions in order to resolve complex situations to ensure deliverables are achieved in a rapidly changing environment. High level of resilience to work through confronting or distressing content with the support of our team within OIR. As a Principal Advisor, a few of your responsibilities will include:
Provide professional and technical advice to OIR stakeholders, Government departments, the private sector, industry associations, unions, and the general public. Participate in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality programs and services that improve workplace mental health outcomes for Queensland workplaces. Prepare high-quality written documentation including reports, briefing notes, discussion papers, options papers, departmental and other correspondence in accordance with departmental standards and to set timeframes. Develop and deliver education and training programs for OIR staff and external stakeholders, and evaluate programs to ensure adequate skills, competencies, and standards are attained. Liaise and work with inspectorial staff to ensure the successful implementation of operational procedures relating to complaints concerning workplace mental health/psychosocial matters. Provide professional and technical leadership to OIR's inspectorate concerning workplace mental health/psychosocial matters through coaching, guidance, tools, and access to training and development. How To Apply
Submit your resume and a short statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your ability to undertake the responsibilities and requirements outlined in the 'How you will be assessed' section of the relevant position description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/611668/24
Closing Date: Friday, 17th January 2025
Occupational group: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work.#J-18808-Ljbffr