Undertake a range of policy, planning and project management tasks to drive health sector reform for First Nations people and communities.
Be a part of shaping a culturally safe, equitable and responsive health system to support First Nation's people and communities.
Led by the Chief First Nations Officer, the First Nations Health Office co-designs, leads and advocates for a culturally safe, equitable and responsive health system to support First Nations peoples and communities to reach their full health potential and live long and healthy lives.
The Engagement and Monitoring Branch has a responsibility for engagement, including from a clinical perspective, internally within the Department, with Hospital and Health Services and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Sector to drive the implementation of targeted policies, strategies, and funded projects.
Our work focuses on re-shaping the system to enable an environment that meets the needs of First Nations peoples and transforming care to ensure we have a connected health system that First Nations peoples will access, their way.
To do this, we play a key role in identifying and understanding local and regional health issues and relationships, with goals of jointly influencing solutions and bringing better integrated care for First Nations peoples.
The role
The purpose of the role is to contribute to policy and planning processes aimed at improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Your key responsibilities Fulfil the accountabilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values, and in accordance with the Queensland Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework 2010 - 2033.
Undertake performance management, review and analysis of existing First Nations health investment in Hospital and Health Services and non-government organisations, to ensure alignment with the Making Tracks towards closing the gap in health outcomes for Indigenous Queenslanders by 2033: Policy and Accountability Framework.
Develop funding-related components of major policy documents to influence new models of health service delivery and achieve government priorities.
Develop and maintain systems to support ongoing monitoring and reporting of project funds managed by the Branch.
High level ability to work within financial legislative requirements and use the supporting budget systems within a large government department.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and driving their implementation as they relate to improving financial monitoring, reporting and allocation processes of the work area.
Prepare timely, well researched briefing documents, submissions, correspondence and reports.
Communicate with staff and other stakeholders openly and with mutual respect.
Utilise and ensure compliance with contemporary human resource management practice and principles, including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and antidiscrimination requirements.
Provide ethical decision-making advice in the achievement of organisational goals.
Participate in continuous improvement of Branch activities and processes.
Other duties as directed.
Who are you?
The First Nations Health Office is seeking candidates who demonstrate strong cultural capability, are values-based and committed to meaningful engagement across the sector.
You demonstrate a commitment to self-reflective practice and are committed to strengths-based decision making.
Benefits: A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment.
Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
Flexible working arrangements.
Career training and development.
Further information We 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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