Exciting opportunity to join our BreastScreen Queensland team permanently, based in Herston. Apply now!
Key ResponsibilitiesApply evidence, theory and judgement in planning, implementing and evaluating services and initiatives addressing breast cancer screening.Coordinate, planning, strategy development, monitoring and evaluation of preventive health services and programmes addressing breast cancer screening.Collaborate with relevant stakeholders including national partners, state government departments, clinical networks, health service providers and non-government service providers, to build preventative health capacity in the sector and improve the delivery of preventive health initiatives to respond to emerging trends.Provide professional advice to senior management, partners and other stakeholders to influence the strategic planning and delivery of complex and innovative breast cancer screening related preventive health initiatives and service delivery models.Prepare complex documents and other information associated with the planning implementation monitoring and evaluation of breast cancer screening strategies and initiatives including discussion documents, reports, project plans and briefing notes.Promote and contribute to a work environment that encourages and promotes feedback, innovation and high-level customer focus.The Successful PersonThe essential requirements for this role are:
Demonstrated ability to apply high level knowledge, expertise and skills addressing cancer screening issues in a complex population health environment.Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based principles to facilitate novel solutions to complex public health issues.Demonstrated ability to design and manage cancer screening projects policies and strategies involving stakeholders from a range of disciplines and lead change within quality, time and budget constraints.Proven effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare timely, accurate and responsive and well organised briefings, reports and presentations.Demonstrated ability to research and analyse information and interpret data on complex issues to inform policy development related to cancer screening initiatives.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.
Under the leadership of the Deputy Director-General, QPHaSS operates as a system leader to bring together key system support functions to promote health, prevent disease and manage public health risks in Queensland. This includes statewide surveillance, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of services and programs that prevent or control health-related diseases, hazards and harmful practices and enhance protective health factors to promote the overall health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.
BenefitsA fast-paced, challenging and supportive environmentCompetitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loadingFlexible working arrangementsCareer training and developmentHow to ApplyTo apply for this opportunity:
Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), andA 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 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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