We have an exciting, fixed term temporary flexible full-time opportunity for you to join our Workforce Strategy Branch based in Brisbane CBD! Assist in the research, development, implementation, planning and evaluation of key workforce planning initiatives to help meet strategic objectives.
To contribute to statewide strategic workforce planning and policy development activities across the health workforce and in relation to endorsed health priority areas, population groups and reform agendas for the Workforce Strategy Branch.
Your key responsibilitiesAssist in the research, development, implementation, planning and evaluation of key workforce planning initiatives to help meet strategic objectives.Contribute to the provision of advice to senior departmental management and other internal and external stakeholders on a range of complex and sensitive health workforce issues.Assist in the preparation of documents including submissions, briefings and other correspondence in addition to coordinating responses to any such correspondence and briefing requests.Liaise, consult and negotiate with Queensland Health staff, other State and Commonwealth Government agencies, health professions and other stakeholders in relation to key workforce planning initiatives.The successful personYou will have demonstrated:
Ability to research, analyse and interpret workforce trends in relation to complex health system issues.Ability to prepare and contribute to reports of a substantial nature, on complex and sensitive health workforce issues.Ability to liaise and engage with a range of government, industry and community stakeholders regarding the development of substantial workforce planning and policy initiatives.Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of health workforce issues including the needs of key population and workforce groups, and the functions and operations of a complex health service delivery agency.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.
Clinical Planning and Service Strategy (CPSS) is responsible for delivering clinical service strategy and planning, workforce strategy and planning and leadership, mental health strategy and planning and precision medicine and research functions to improve health services available to the Queensland community, optimise health gains, reduce inequalities, and maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the health system. The Division collaborates with health system leaders, Hospital and Health Services (HHSs), clinical networks, key healthcare service providers, research and academic organisations, State and Commonwealth agencies as well as non-government organisations and other divisions.
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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